Evelina's Garden

Evelina Adams, a reclusive squire's daughter, lives a life of solitude, tending a flourishing garden that mirrors her unfulfilled desires. When her young cousin Evelina arrives, the two become entwined in a subtle romance with Thomas Merriam, the village minister. Amid love, societal expectation, and personal sacrifice, the story explores seclusion, longing, and the passage of time in a quiet New England village.