The Blue Castle

By L. M. Montgomery, L.M. Montgomery and Lucy Maud Montgomery

From L.M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, comes another beloved classic and an unforgettable story of courage and romance.

Valancy Stirling is 29 and has never been in love. She's spent her entire life on a quiet little street in an ugly little house and never dared to contradict her domineering mother and her unforgiving aunt. But one day she receives a shocking, life-altering letter--and decides then and there that everything needs to change. For the first time in her life, she does exactly what she wants to and says exactly what she feels.

At first her family thinks she's gone around the bend. But soon Valancy discovers more surprises and adventure than she ever thought possible. She also finds her one true love and the real-life version of the Blue Castle that she was sure only existed in her dreams...

Charming, witty, and moving, The Blue Castle is perfect for readers looking for:

classic books for teens
escapist fiction
wholesome teen romance books
beautiful writing and setting

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256 pages

Average rating: 8.73

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melbeesue

Oct 16, 2023

10/10 stars

In my opinion this is the BEST of Lucy Maud Montgomery's works. It is a wonderfully honest and brilliant short novel with REAL people, REAL struggles and some whimsy along the way.

littlemissalto

Jun 16, 2023

10/10 stars

A work (or should I say masterpiece!) that validates the reader's worth through an exploration of its characters' own is a thing of beautiful humility, humble beauty. This novel was recommended to me by my close friend and roommate as her favorite book... I can understand why. There is such a humanity to this story, and to the way in which it is told. For this alone, I am grateful and more than willing to recommend it as well. L.M. Montgomery is a lyric, poetic, authoritative genius.

As Cissy said, we do all have our own blue castles... How gorgeous a thought to seek/find/build them in the lives we live.

Jeweln36

Aug 23, 2022

9/10 stars

What I like about this book is really hard to put into words. The character of Valancy really resonated with me and I connected a lot with her struggles and her hopes for her future. Montgomery is such a talented writer, she gives everything such charm and describes things so beautifully. This is like my comfort book, I love it.

Hiyamakki

Aug 19, 2022

10/10 stars

One of my favourite cozy reads. It's a stand alone novel by the author of Anne of Green Gables. Escapist fun!

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