Another delightful entry in this series. Here, Anne matures through some hard life lessons, and yet remains hopeful. Anne and Gilbert set up housekeeping in a dreamy little home on the coast, and this story includes some colorful neighbors. Also, there is a great lesson here on doing the right thing, even when it seems like it would be cruel or have horrible consequences. It shows beautifully how courage to do the hard, right things can eventually turn into a great blessing for all concerned. This dilemma concerns a case of mistaken identity, long illness, and a wonderful result.
Captain Jim and his cat are colorful characters which enlarge and enliven the story. Miss Cornelia is an excellent foil for him, and their dialogue provides gentle humorous relief from the seriousness of the story and circumstances. Again the nature descriptions are lyrical, especially of the harbor, the moonlight, and Anne's garden. So lovely!
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