Marilla of Green Gables
A bold, heartfelt tale of life at Green Gables . . . before Anne: A marvelously entertaining and moving historical novel, set in rural Prince Edward Island in the nineteenth century, that imagines the young life of spinster Marilla Cuthbert, and the choices that will open her life to the...
- Pages
- 311
- First published
- January 1, 2018
- Language
- English
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Shelved by 2 Litcadians
Reviews
Finished May 27, 2025
This felt like Anne of Green Gables fanfiction, in a well-meaning way. McCoy expands on Marilla’s backstory, weaving in elements like the Underground Railroad and diving into the hinted-at romance between Marilla and John Blythe, Gilbert’s father. She also explores Marilla’s lifelong friendship with Rachel Lynde. It is a heartfelt tribute and somewhat satisfying backstory, but it doesn’t come close to the charm or depth of the original books. Worth a read for devoted fans, but it’s definitely not a substitute for Montgomery’s work.