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The Girl and The Flowers
Paperback
Publisher Price: $9.50
ISBN13: 9781800948556
Publisher: Michael Terence Publishing
Published: Sep 28 2024
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.18 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Set during the reign of King George III, The Girl and The Flowers is a poignant tale of love, loss, and resilience.
The story follows young Mary, who lives in a coastal village with her family. Her grandfather, Captain William Hawthorne, is a seasoned mariner and captain of a grand merchant ship. Before departing on a perilous voyage, he entrusts Mary with two boxes of rare flower bulbs from distant lands, asking her to care for them in his absence.
As Mary plants the bulbs, the responsibility quickly becomes overwhelming. Her inexperience and the repetitive nature of the task lead to neglect, and the flowers begin to wilt. Then, devastating news arrives: Captain Hawthorne's ship has sunk, with no survivors. Heartbroken, Mary blames the flowers for her grandfather's death and, in a moment of anguish, smashes several pots. But soon, she gathers herself and tends to the remaining plants with renewed dedication, determined to honour his memory.
Later, a mysterious message leaves her parents both bewildered and hopeful. On Mary's birthday, a grand carriage arrives, revealing a miraculous surprise: Captain Hawthorne is alive, accompanied by none other than King George III, who had sent him on a secret mission. The reunion is marked by the unexpected blooming of the flowers, symbolising hope and renewal.
The story concludes with Mary as a successful shipowner, her and her grandfather's graves adorned with the same flowers that once connected them across the seas and years.
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