Title: The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery Media: Book Approx length: Not 100% sure as I have it as an ebook, but it seemed a pretty average length. Not a short book, but not super long. Where to find it: The ebook is free on Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67979) Otherwise I'm sure other book shops have it.
What is it, in summary?: Set in the late nineteenth century, Valancy Stirling has been bullied by her family all her life, when at twenty-nine she's told she doesn't have long to live. She spends the next year rebelling against her relations, helping people they don't approve of, marrying someone they dislike, and just generally doing what she wants and finding confidence and happiness for herself. There's a lovely romance, but mostly it's the story of Valancy finding her courage. And, spoiler!, there's a happy ending.
What do you love about it?: If you've read anything else by L. M. Montgomery you know the vibe - cosy everyday life in small towns in Prince Edward Island. Blue Castle is one of my favourites of her's, I find the main characters of Valancy and Barney more interesting than her usual heroines and heros, but it still has the Montgomery flavour.
What sort of things are you likely to request for it?: Canon compliant fic set during or after the book probably. Focus on Valancy or Valancy/Barney.
Are there sections of canon (rather than the whole canon) that can be consumed by themselves to fulfil your requests, or that showcase particular characters and relationships?: No, it's just one book.
Content warnings (ie, rape, incest, racism, gore/violence): SPOILER For most of the book Valancy thinks she has a terminal illness
The Blue Castle
The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery
Media:
Book
Approx length:
Not 100% sure as I have it as an ebook, but it seemed a pretty average length. Not a short book, but not super long.
Where to find it:
The ebook is free on Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67979)
Otherwise I'm sure other book shops have it.
What is it, in summary?:
Set in the late nineteenth century, Valancy Stirling has been bullied by her family all her life, when at twenty-nine she's told she doesn't have long to live. She spends the next year rebelling against her relations, helping people they don't approve of, marrying someone they dislike, and just generally doing what she wants and finding confidence and happiness for herself. There's a lovely romance, but mostly it's the story of Valancy finding her courage. And, spoiler!, there's a happy ending.
What do you love about it?:
If you've read anything else by L. M. Montgomery you know the vibe - cosy everyday life in small towns in Prince Edward Island. Blue Castle is one of my favourites of her's, I find the main characters of Valancy and Barney more interesting than her usual heroines and heros, but it still has the Montgomery flavour.
What sort of things are you likely to request for it?:
Canon compliant fic set during or after the book probably. Focus on Valancy or Valancy/Barney.
Are there sections of canon (rather than the whole canon) that can be consumed by themselves to fulfil your requests, or that showcase particular characters and relationships?:
No, it's just one book.
Content warnings (ie, rape, incest, racism, gore/violence):
SPOILER
For most of the book Valancy thinks she has a terminal illness