The Garden of the Beautiful is a novel written by E. Valentia Straiton. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Eileen who inherits a large estate in the countryside. Eileen is a city girl and has never lived in the countryside before. She is excited to start a new life in her inherited estate and to create a beautiful garden.As she begins to work on her garden, Eileen meets a mysterious man named Julian who lives in the nearby woods. Julian is a recluse and doesn't interact with anyone in the village. Eileen is intrigued by him and tries to get to know him better. She finds out that Julian is a talented artist and he agrees to paint a portrait of her.As Eileen and Julian spend more time together, they develop a strong connection and fall in love. However, their relationship faces many obstacles, including the disapproval of Eileen's family and the fact that Julian is hiding a dark secret.The Garden of the Beautiful is a romantic and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, family, and the power of nature. It is a beautifully written book that will transport readers to a world of gardens, art, and romance.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Celestial Ship of the North, by E. Valentia Straiton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592650.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.