The Vicar's Garden Or The Greek Medal (1821)

The Vicar's Garden or The Greek Medal is a novel written by Ann Hasseltine Judson and published in 1821. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary, who lives in a small village in England. Mary is the daughter of the local vicar and spends most of her time tending to the vicar's garden. One day, while working in the garden, she discovers a mysterious Greek medal buried in the soil. This discovery leads her on a journey of self-discovery and adventure as she sets out to uncover the history and significance of the medal.As Mary delves deeper into the mystery of the Greek medal, she meets a cast of intriguing characters, including a wealthy landowner, a handsome young artist, and a group of Greek refugees who have fled their homeland in the aftermath of the Greek War of Independence. Along the way, she learns about the struggles and sacrifices of the Greek people and becomes involved in their cause.The Vicar's Garden or The Greek Medal is a captivating tale of love, adventure, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of early 19th century England and the turbulent events of the Greek War of Independence. It offers readers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.