The Gardener and the Guinea is a short story by G.K. Chesterton that explores themes of morality, justice, and the nature of humanity. The story follows a gardener who discovers a guinea coin in his garden and sets out to find its rightful owner. Along the way, he encounters various characters who each have their own ideas about what should be done with the coin. Ultimately, the gardener must decide for himself what is the right thing to do.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1905 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Social Commentary, Parable