The Legend of the Bleeding-heart is a children’s novel by Annie Fellows Johnston. It tells the story of a young girl named Mary, who lives in a small village in the Appalachian Mountains. Mary is a kind and gentle soul, but she is also a bit of a dreamer. One day, while walking in the woods, she discovers a mysterious flower with a heart-shaped petal that is bleeding red. She soon learns that the flower is a symbol of love and that it has the power to heal broken hearts. With the help of her friends, Mary embarks on a quest to find the source of the flower and to restore the broken hearts of the people in her village. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of love.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1907 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure