The Blue Castle [Paperback]

<p><strong>From L.M. Montgomery, author of </strong><strong><em>Anne of Green Gables</em></strong><strong>, comes another beloved classic and an unforgettable story of courage and romance. </strong></p><p>Valancy Stirling is 29 and has never been in love. She's spent her entire life on a quiet little street in an ugly little house and never dared to contradict her domineering mother and her unforgiving aunt. But one day she receives a shocking, life-altering letter—and decides then and there that everything needs to change. For the first time in her life, she does exactly what she wants to and says exactly what she feels. </p><p>At first her family thinks she's gone around the bend. But soon Valancy discovers more surprises and adventure than she ever thought possible. She also finds her one true love and the real-life version of the Blue Castle that she was sure only existed in her dreams...</p><p><strong>Charming, witty, and moving, </strong><strong><em>The Blue Castle</em></strong><strong>is perfect for readers looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>classic books for teens<br></li><li>escapist fiction<br></li><li>wholesome teen romance books<br></li><li>beautiful writing and setting</li></ul><p><b>Chapter 1</b></p><p>If it had not rained on a certain May morning Valancy Stirling's whole life would have been entirely different. She would have gone, with the rest of her clan, to Aunt Wellington's engagement picnic and Dr. Trent would have gone to Montreal. But it did rain and you shall hear what happened to her because of it.</p><p>Valancy wakened early, in the lifeless, hopeless hour just preceding dawn. She had not slept very well. One does not sleep well, sometimes, when one is twenty-nine on the morrow, and unmarried, in a community and connection where the unmarried are slÃ-