Book description
A stunning and unexpected portrait of Lucy Maud Montgomery, creator of one of literature's most prized heroines, whose personal demons were at odds with her most enduring legacy-the irrepressible Anne of Green Gables.
"Dear old world," she murmured, "you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in…
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1 author picked After Anne as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Steiner captures the same romanticism of place that author Lucy Maud Montgomery did in her beloved novels set in Prince Edward Island. Although this is a bittersweet story inspired by Montgomery’s life, the beauty of the island shines through.
The narrative weaves in and out through significant moments of Montgomery’s life, building toward the heartbreaking climax. For a long time, I wasn’t sure if this story ruined my romantic illusions of the author who created my favorite heroine, Emily Byrd Starr, but I realized life isn’t perfect. It’s up to us to create beauty and meaning from the moments life…
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