"In the Garden of Delight" by Lily Hardy Hammond is a story about a young girl named Lydia as she experiences a childhood split between the peace of the countryside and the hustle of the city. Early on, the story paints a picture of Lydia's carefree days playing outdoors, but her joy is cut off by the limitations of her indoor life with her Great-aunt Virginia and Great-aunt Letitia. When their home burns down, Lydia's life is thrown into chaos and she's forced to relocate to the city with Great-aunt Letitia, who is determined to give her a better life. The story follows Lydia as she grows up, exploring what it means to belong as she deals with new situations and big changes.
In the Garden of Delight
By Lily Hardy Hammond
A young girl's world is turned upside down when her peaceful countryside life is replaced by the city, forcing her to find her place in a completely new world after tragedy strikes.
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