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An inventor’s son tries to protect his family’s fortune from a scheming relative. A heartfelt tale of sacrifice, family bonds, and ambition. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Die kleine Mary aus Indien wird in das Herrenhaus ihres sonderbaren Onkels nach Yorksshire gebracht. Dort lebt sie unter der Obhut ihres Dienstmädchens, das zunächst keinen Zugang zu dem verwöhnten Mädchen findet. Doch je öfter Mary sich allein nach draußen traut, die Natur kennen und lieben lernt, desto mehr öffnet sie sich anderen Menschen. Schließlich ist sie es, die das zerstörte Familienleben im Herrenhaus nachhaltig verändert. Ihr Onkel muss sich mit seiner Vergangenheit auseinanderzusetzen, denn Mary hat den geheimen Garten entdeckt.

Little Lord Fauntleroy is a beloved classic about a kind-hearted American boy who unexpectedly inherits an English earldom. As young Cedric navigates his new aristocratic life, his innocence and goodness begin to soften the heart of his curmudgeonly grandfather, proving that nobility comes from character, not birthright.

"I wish the spring was here now," said Mary. "I want to see all the things that grow in England.” When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she...

After the death of her parents, Mary Lennox is sent to live in the remote Yorkshire countryside with her rarely seen uncle. With no one to play with, she resents the landscape and the gloomy house. But then she discovers a key which unlocks the hidden door to a secret garden. Academy Award winner Glenda Jackson captures the magic of the story that has been adored by adults and children alike for generations.

A plucky newspaper seller in New York finds his life transformed when he inherits an English manor. Class, mystery, and personal identity unfold in this inspiring rags-to-riches tale.