Rilla of Ingleside
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At fourteen, Rilla is a spirited and dreamy teenager, more interested in her first dance and hoping for her first kiss than the world beyond her doorstep. However, her carefree days at Ingleside are abruptly changed when her brothers go off to fight in the Great War, leaving behind a void and a sense of responsibility she had never anticipated.
Rilla's life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters an orphaned child in desperate need of care and a loving home. As she steps up to the challenge, Rilla's journey mirrors the early years of her mother, Anne, showcasing her growth from a dreamy girl to a mature and compassionate young woman.
Published in 1921, Rilla of Ingleside masterfully captures the trials and tribulations of a young girl coming of age during a time of global upheaval, reflecting the strength and resilience of the human spirit. This edition features a brand-new introductory biography, offering readers fresh insights into Lucy Maud Montgomery's life and legacy.
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Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian author and writer of 20 novels, 30 essays, 500 poems and 530 short stories. She is best known for the Anne of Green Gables series of children’s books. Most of her fictional works are set in Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island. In 1935, Montgomery was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.
