The Flower-Patch Among the Hills

"The Flower-Patch Among the Hills" by Flora Klickmann is a joyful memoir from the early 1900s that tells of the author's adventures in a lovely cottage in the countryside. The story focuses on her delightful encounters with nature, her everyday routines, and the funny relationships she has with her friends and the people who work for her. The book really captures the easy-going nature of country life and the simple joys found in the beautiful hills and gardens. At the beginning, we meet the narrator and her friends Virginia and Ursula, hinting at a funny relationship between the three. Virginia sees herself as someone who loves science, while Ursula seems more interested in home life. The narrator says she has a lot of common sense and makes humorous comments about their lives, including stories about their strange housemaid, Abigail. The beginning sets the scene for personal thoughts and entertaining stories that are deeply connected to the peaceful countryside, showing the narrator's choice to leave the busy city behind to grow a flower patch and live in harmony with nature.