The Blue Castle
74. L. M. Montgomery, The Blue Castle
All her life, Valancy Stirling has lived a dull, meaningless existence. She works as a drudge in her rigid, oppressive household with no friends, no marriage prospects, and no hope of a better life. Her only solace is her nightly dreams of an idyllic castle where she can be happy. Then, on her twenty-ninth birthday, she gets some shocking news that inspires her to change her life. She stops worrying about her pompous family’s opinions, leaves home, and gets a job that she actually enjoys. Her new fearlessness opens her up to joy, friendship, and even love. But will a terrible mistake cost her everything?
Although I loved Montgomery’s Anne and Emily books as a child, I had never even heard of The Blue Castle until quite recently. I really missed out, because I loved this book! It’s just a short, simple love story, but it’s so romantic and sweet! It can be read in an afternoon, and it’s sure to lift your spirits and make you believe in true love. Sorry to be so gushy, haha! Anyway, I think women of all ages would love this book.
And hey, I didn't even realize this, but today is Canada Day and Montgomery is a Canadian author! Totally unplanned serendipity there.