Well, I was going to suggest you check the saveGame files as each game slot has a backup file that doesn't seem to get updated immediately. So, if the game slot that you accidentally deleted was Virtual Villagers - New Believers1.ldw then you could try replacing it with the one named Virtual Villagers - New Believers21.ldw by removing the number 2 from the name before closing the game. May be too late now. Sorry I don't have any other advice to offer.