The Blue Castle

Lucy Maud Montgomery's «The Blue Castle» is a novel where her mastery reaches its peak. With its seemingly simple yet incredibly touching plot, refined wordplay, and masterful style, this book will appeal to even the most discerning readers.
Twenty-nine-old Valancy lives a dull and joyless life in a gloomy, unappealing house, under the constant pressure of her strict relatives. Her only solace is her imaginary Blue Castle, where she escapes at every opportunity. However, an unexpected event changes everything, compelling Valancy to seek her own Castle — this time, not a fictional one, but a real one. Will she succeed in finding her place in the world?