Anne's House of Dreams (1926)

Anne's own true love, Gilbert Blythe, is finally a doctor, and in the sunshine of the old orchard, among their dearest friends, they are about to speak their vows. Soon the happy couple will be bound for a new life together and their own dream house, on the misty purple shores of Four Winds Harbor.

A new life means fresh problems to solve, fresh surprises. Anne and Gilbert will make new friends and meet their neighbors: Captain Jim, the lighthouse attendant, with his sad stories of the sea; Miss Cornelia Bryant, the lady who speaks from the heart - and speaks her mind; and the tragically beautiful Leslie Moore, into whose dark life Anne shines a brilliant light. ( )

Surprisingly sad! But in a true to the historical period way, not really in an overly depressing way. The plotline with the person with the brain damaged husband was hella ablelist though. ( )

2nd read--
Historically not a favorite. But I loved the way Mongomery gets and handles--processes--grief. So few people do. ( )

L.M. Montgomery is a long time and all time favorite author of mine. She writes the perfect girls story with just the right mix of adventure, drama and happiness. I find her books a comfort to read and have re-read most of works many times over the years. They are classics for a reason and that reason is they are great. ( )

This is a winsome and heartbreaking book about beginning a marriage and a family. ( )