The Blue Castle: a novel by L. M. Montgomery

Published in 1926, L. M. Montgomery’s The Blue Castle is a heartwarming and empowering story about freedom, self-discovery, and love. The novel follows Valancy Stirling, a shy and oppressed young woman living under her family’s strict control. After receiving a shocking medical diagnosis, Valancy decides to break free and live life on her own terms for the first time. Bold, romantic, and deeply moving, The Blue Castle celebrates the joy of embracing one’s true self and finding unexpected happiness. It remains a beloved classic beyond Montgomery’s famous Anne of Green Gables series.