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Montgomery, L. M. L. M. Montgomery,
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Language: English
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- Title
- The Blue Castle: A Tale of Freedom and Redemption
- Author
- Montgomery, L. M. L. M. Montgomery,
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798853237018
Annotated Content
This edition has been annotated with the following unique content:
First published in 1926, The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery is an uplifting and empowering novel. It takes place in a small Canadian town and recounts the story of Valancy Stirling, a meek and subjugated young woman who lives an unfulfilling life under the control of her oppressive family. Valancy resolves to reclaim control of her fate and flee to the enchanting Blue Castle, the lakeside cottage of her desires, after receiving a devastating health diagnosis. She discovers her inner fortitude, dares to love, and embraces her authentic self, thereby transforming her life in ways she never imagined. This is truly a charming story about personal development, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
Sneak Peek
"Valancy had lived spiritually in the Blue Castle ever since she could remember. She had been a very tiny child when she found herself possessed of it. Always, when she shut her eyes, she could see it plainly, with its turrets and banners on the pine-clad mountain height, wrapped in its faint, blue loveliness, against the sunset skies of a fair and unknown land. Everything wonderful and beautiful was in that castle. Jewels that queens might have worn; robes of moonlight and fire; couches of roses and gold; long flights of shallow marble steps, with great, white urns, and with slender, mist-clad maidens going up and down them; courts, marble-pillared, where shimmering fountains fell and nightingales sang among the myrtles; halls of mirrors that reflected only handsome knights and lovely women—herself the loveliest of all, for whose glance men died."
Synopsis
The Blue Castle is a charming novel by L.M. Montgomery that follows the life of Valancy Stirling, a shy and repressed woman who lives in a small, conservative community. Valancy's life takes an unanticipated turn after she is diagnosed with a fatal heart condition and resolves to break away from societal norms and her oppressive family. She embarks on a voyage of self-discovery, discovering freedom, love, and a sense of belonging she never thought possible after escaping to an entrancing lakeside cottage known as the Blue Castle. Through appealing wit and lovable characters, the novel investigates themes of self-liberation, the pursuit of happiness, and the transformative power of embracing one's authentic self.
A stunning reprint
At Tale Teller House we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This charming story of self-discovery and personal growth is representative of Elizabeth von Armin’s witty writing style. An excellent piece of Canadian literature. This title will make an excellent gift to the women’s fiction buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.
Title Details
This edition has been annotated with the following unique content:
- Historical Context
- Detailed 20th Century Analysis
First published in 1926, The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery is an uplifting and empowering novel. It takes place in a small Canadian town and recounts the story of Valancy Stirling, a meek and subjugated young woman who lives an unfulfilling life under the control of her oppressive family. Valancy resolves to reclaim control of her fate and flee to the enchanting Blue Castle, the lakeside cottage of her desires, after receiving a devastating health diagnosis. She discovers her inner fortitude, dares to love, and embraces her authentic self, thereby transforming her life in ways she never imagined. This is truly a charming story about personal development, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
Sneak Peek
"Valancy had lived spiritually in the Blue Castle ever since she could remember. She had been a very tiny child when she found herself possessed of it. Always, when she shut her eyes, she could see it plainly, with its turrets and banners on the pine-clad mountain height, wrapped in its faint, blue loveliness, against the sunset skies of a fair and unknown land. Everything wonderful and beautiful was in that castle. Jewels that queens might have worn; robes of moonlight and fire; couches of roses and gold; long flights of shallow marble steps, with great, white urns, and with slender, mist-clad maidens going up and down them; courts, marble-pillared, where shimmering fountains fell and nightingales sang among the myrtles; halls of mirrors that reflected only handsome knights and lovely women—herself the loveliest of all, for whose glance men died."
Synopsis
The Blue Castle is a charming novel by L.M. Montgomery that follows the life of Valancy Stirling, a shy and repressed woman who lives in a small, conservative community. Valancy's life takes an unanticipated turn after she is diagnosed with a fatal heart condition and resolves to break away from societal norms and her oppressive family. She embarks on a voyage of self-discovery, discovering freedom, love, and a sense of belonging she never thought possible after escaping to an entrancing lakeside cottage known as the Blue Castle. Through appealing wit and lovable characters, the novel investigates themes of self-liberation, the pursuit of happiness, and the transformative power of embracing one's authentic self.
A stunning reprint
At Tale Teller House we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This charming story of self-discovery and personal growth is representative of Elizabeth von Armin’s witty writing style. An excellent piece of Canadian literature. This title will make an excellent gift to the women’s fiction buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.
Title Details
- Original 1926 Text
- Witty literary style
- 5.5 x 8.5 Inches
- Matte Cover
- White Paper
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