Antony Gray, Gardener (1917)

by Leslie Moore

Book Overview

Antony Gray, Gardener is a novel written by Leslie Moore and published in 1917. The story follows the life of Antony Gray, a young man who has a passion for gardening. He is hired as a gardener by the wealthy and eccentric Mrs. Angela Chesney, who lives in a grand estate in the English countryside. Antony quickly becomes enamored with Mrs. Chesney's beautiful daughter, Mary, and the two begin a romantic relationship.However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary is engaged to a wealthy and arrogant man named Hubert. Antony must navigate his feelings for Mary while also dealing with the challenges of maintaining the gardens at the estate and navigating the complicated social hierarchy of the English upper class.As the story progresses, Antony's love for Mary is tested by various obstacles, including a scandal involving a former employee of the estate and a series of misunderstandings. Despite these challenges, Antony remains dedicated to his work as a gardener and his love for Mary.The novel explores themes of love, class, and the beauty of nature. It is a charming and engaging story that provides a glimpse into the world of English country estates and the people who inhabit them.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104023431
• ISBN13: 9781104023430
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"