
Evelina's Garden
'Evelina's Garden' Summary
Evelina's Garden is a long short story by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman that was first published in 1899. The story is about a mysterious woman named Evelina who lives alone in a mansion on the outskirts of a small New England town. The mansion is surrounded by a magnificent garden, which is the only place Evelina seems to find solace. The townspeople are fascinated and frightened by Evelina, and they spread rumors about her strange behavior. Some say she is a witch, while others believe she is simply mad. As the story progresses, the reader is drawn into Evelina's world and begins to question the truth behind the rumors. Is Evelina really a witch, or is she simply a misunderstood woman? The story builds to a suspenseful climax that will leave readers guessing until the very end.Book Details
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Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
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Mary E. Wilkins Freeman was an American author known for her contributions to American literature, particularly in the realm of regionalism and local color fiction. Born on October 31, 1852, in Randol...
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