"The Basket of Flowers" by Christoph von Schmid is a story about a gardener's daughter named Mary, whose life in early 19th-century Germany takes a difficult turn when she's falsely accused of stealing a ring. Living a peaceful and faithful life with her father, James, Mary's world changes after befriending the Countess's daughter. After the false accusation, Mary faces trials that test her strength and character. The book emphasizes themes such as faith, the impact of bad luck, and the importance of being honest and trusting in God, narrating Mary's journey, as she maintains her belief in fairness, even when things get tough.
The Basket of Flowers
By Christoph von Schmid
In 19th-century Germany a gardener's daughter is wrongly accused of theft, leading to a series of trials that test her faith and virtue.
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About the AuthorChristoph von Schmid was a writer of children's stories and an educator. His stories were very popular and translated into many languages. His best known work in the English-speaking world is The Basket of Flowers. In this work, fifteen-year-old Mary is taught all the principles of godliness through the flowers planted and cared for by her father, James, who is the king's gardener. When she is falsely accused of stealing and temporarily banished, her friends try to find some evidence in order to prove that Mary didn't do anything wrong until it's too late. In recent years, The Basket of Flowers has been published in the United States as part of the Lamplighter Family Collection.
Christoph von Schmid was a writer of children's stories and an educator. His stories were very popular and translated into many languages. His best known work in the English-speaking world is The Basket of Flowers. In this work, fifteen-year-old Mary is taught all the principles of godliness through the flowers planted and cared for by her father, James, who is the king's gardener. When she is falsely accused of stealing and temporarily banished, her friends try to find some evidence in order to prove that Mary didn't do anything wrong until it's too late. In recent years, The Basket of Flowers has been published in the United States as part of the Lamplighter Family Collection.
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