Part of Anne of Green Gables, book 9
First published 2009
Anne Shirley Blythe gathers with her family at Ingleside during quiet evenings to discuss the poems she has written. Her husband Gilbert and their children, including aspiring poet Walter, offer thoughts on her verses as twilight settles over Prince Edward Island. Between these intimate family moments, the residents of Glen St. Mary navigate their own dramas. A woman seeks retribution for past wrongs. Twins create elaborate pretenses. A bride faces unexpected challenges on her wedding day. A mother confronts the pain of a cheated child. These neighbors and friends often mention Anne and Gilbert in passing, acknowledging the couple's place in their community. The stories reveal how ordinary people in this small village handle love, loss, disappointment, and hope. Anne's poetry provides a counterpoint to these human struggles, while her family discussions capture the warmth of domestic life. The alternating structure creates a portrait of both individual lives and community connections in this corner of Prince Edward Island.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, canadian-literature, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Glen St. Mary, Ingleside, Prince Edward Island
Period: 20th-century
527 pages · Hardcover · Viking Canada