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Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. The Girl Who Drove the Cows: "I wonder who that pleasant-looking girl who drives cows down the beech lane every morning and evening is," said Pauline Palmer, at the tea table of the country farmhouse where she and her aunt were spending the summer.

Anne's own true love, Gilbert Blythe, is finally a doctor, and in the sunshine of the old orchard, among their dearest friends, they are about to speak their vows. Soon the happy couple will be bound for a new life together and their own dream house, on the misty purple shores of Four Winds Harbor. A new life means fresh problems to solve, fresh surprises. Anne and Gilbert will make new friends and meet their neighbors: Captain Jim, the lighthouse attendant, with his sad stories of the sea.

Sie ist quirlig, hat eine blühende Fantasie, hasst ihre roten Haare und findet für alles die richtigen Worte. Mit über 50 Millionen weltweit verkauften Exemplaren ist Anne auf Green Gables einer der größten Erfolge der kanadischen Literatur. Seit über 100 Jahren inspiriert das Mädchen, das sich selbst mit einem E am Ende schreibt, weil es "so viel schöner aussieht", nicht nur Astrid Lindgren, sondern auch Millionen von Kindern auf der ganzen Welt. Jetzt erscheint der beliebte Klassiker endlich ungekürzt als zeitloser Hörgenuss.

Rainbow Valley (1919) is the seventh audiobook in the chronology of the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery, although it was the fifth book published. In this audiobook, Anne Shirley is married with six children, but the audiobook focuses more on her new neighbor, the new Presbyterian minister John Meredith, as well as the interactions between Anne's and John Meredith's children.

Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a children's novel since the mid-20th century. It recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.

Journey into an idyllic, heartwarming, and fanciful story in The Anne Collection, with Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The Anne of Green Gables series is the tale of Anne Shirley, a young girl orphaned and sent to live with a family who initially wanted to adopt a boy. Anne is kindhearted and charming, and wins over everyone she meets throughout her adventures in this collection.

En la cautivadora Ana de las Tejas Verdes, nos sumergimos en un mundo atemporal lleno de encanto, imaginación y lecciones universales. La historia sigue a Anne Shirley, una niña huérfana con una imaginación desbordante y un espíritu inquebrantable, mientras llega por error a la idílica granja Green Gables. Ambientada en la pintoresca Isla del Príncipe Eduardo a fines del siglo XIX, Ana, con su cabello pelirrojo y su corazón vibrante, conquista no solo el corazón de Marilla y Matthew Cuthbert, sino también el de todos en la comunidad.

Anne Shirley convinces Marilla to take in two orphaned cousins, Davy and Dora. The duo keeps Anne and Marilla on their toes with their antics. But Anne faces challenges not only with the two youngsters, and helping Marilla navigate her diminishing eyesight, but also sadly considering walking away from a future she has dreamed of in order to bring stability to Green Gables.

In this enchanting romance by the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, we follow Eric, a schoolteacher visiting Prince Edward Island, who encounters a beautiful yet enigmatic girl named Kilmeny. Why is she silent? What secrets do her guardians keep? As Eric delves deeper into her mysterious world, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Kilmeny. Will she ever reveal her voice to him? Join us for a tale of love, mystery, and the power of connection. Summary by Beth Thomas

Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century.

Ha pasado casi una década desde el final del libro anterior, y los hijos de Ana ya se han hecho mayores, todos excepto Rilla, quien a sus quince años es una joven coqueta, de encantadora sonrisa e irreprimible entusiasmo, cuya única ilusión es acudir a su primer baile en el faro de Cuatro Vientos. Ana y sobre todo Gilbert, están preocupados por la falta de expectativas de su hija menor y por el hecho de que su única preocupación sea divertirse.

Anne of Avonlea by Lucy Maud Montgomery covers the mid-teenage years of Anne Shirley. She is the new schoolteacher of Avonlea, and Anne meets many new people and gets into several fun mishaps. From accidentally selling her neighbor's cow to painting the town hall a bright, startling blue, the adventures never stop.

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, middle-aged brother & sister, live together at Green Gables, their farm on Prince Edward Island. They decide to adopt a boy from an orphanage in Nova Scotia to help out on the farm. Through a series of mishaps, the child that arrives at their door is not a boy, but Anne Shirley, a precocious 11 year old girl!

Anne Shirley has come a long way since her days as a mischievous orphan living in the house at Green Gables. She is now 18 and headed to faraway Redmond College in Kingsport. Anne's college years are sure to be full of fun, but they will also be a time for soul-searching and big decisions. When her longtime friend Gilbert Blythe proposes, Anne feels they can never be more than friends. But is her new admirer, the handsome and wealthy Roy Gardner, really the man of her dreams?

Beloved author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, from Anne of Green Gables fame builds on themes from the Anne books in this collection of 31 stories where young people break past limitations, old people rediscover joy, and love cannot be stopped even by death. Rejoin the gentle, courageous world of the Canadian Maritime Provinces in which Anne flourished in this heartwarming collection.

Nach ihrer Hochzeit ziehen Anne und der junge Arzt Gilbert Blythe in ein kleines Haus am Meer. Schon bald gewinnt das junge Paar neue Freunde: Captain Jim, den alten Leuchtturmwärter, Miss Cornelia und vor allem die junge Leslie Moore – eine außergewöhnliche Schönheit, deren Leben von einem tragischen Geheimnis überschattet wird.

In this enchanting seventh installment of the Anne series, we find Anne Shirley all grown up and happily married, with her six children embarking on their own delightful escapades alongside the four quirky Meredith siblings, children of a widowed, absent-minded minister. From cleverly hiding a runaway girl to organizing a day of fasting as penance for a wayward song sung in a graveyard, their adventures are filled with heartwarming mischief and laughter. Join us for a captivating journey through the joys and challenges of childhood in Rainbow Valley, beautifully narrated by Rachel.

Join Emily as she returns home to her cherished New Moon, leaving her school days behind. As she navigates the challenges of adulthood and watches her closest friends embark on their own journeys, Emily finds herself at a crossroads. With numerous suitors vying for her affection, will her fierce Murray pride stand in the way of discovering her true love? - Summary by Tawni Martini

In the enchanting sequel to Anne of Green Gables, Emily Climbs follows the spirited Emily Byrd Starr, a young orphan living with her strict New Moon aunts. When she receives the thrilling opportunity to attend high school in Shrewsbury alongside her friends, her joy is tempered by two daunting conditions she must stay with Aunt Ruth and abandon her beloved fiction writing. Can Emilys vibrant imagination thrive under Aunt Ruths stern rules? Join her as she navigates the challenges of adolescence and the sacrifices of creativity. (summary by Nancy Halper)

Join orphaned Emily Starr as she embarks on a new chapter of her life at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island. Living with her aunts, Elizabeth and Laura Murray, and her cousin Jimmy, Emily soon finds companionship in three spirited friends Ilse Burnley, Teddy Kent, and Perry Miller, each bringing their own unique charm to her world. However, the strict demeanor of Aunt Elizabeth creates tension at home, leading to a gripping climax when Emily stumbles upon a harrowing secret about Ilse’s mother. Written by the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maude Montgomery, this ...