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 ...show more

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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 ...read more
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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