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The Blue Castle

By: L. M. Montgomery
Narrated by: Barbara Barnes
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All her life, Valancy Stirling lived on a quiet little street in an ugly little house and never dared to contradict her domineering mother and her unforgiving aunt. At 29, she's never been in love, and her only consolation has been the forbidden books of John Foster and her daydreams of the Blue Castle.

Then, one day, she gets a letter and decides that things need to change. For the first time in her life, she does exactly what she wants to and says exactly what she feels. At first, her family thinks she's gone around the bend, but soon, she discovers a surprising new world, full of love and adventures far beyond her most secret dreams.

©2011 Heirs of L.M. Montgomery, 1926 by Frederick A. Stokes Company (P)2017 Dreamscape Media, LLC

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Tragedy causes life

My favorite LM Montgomery book. A young woman turns 29 and her horrible existence gets changed when she finds out she is dying and begins to risk to live.

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Sweet endearing story

I love this sweet and endearing book! It is a beautiful love story full of fun surprises and heart warming turns. True hear writing style, L. M. Montgomery writes incredible descriptions that are full and engaging!

This audible is well done and the narrator does a great job!

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sweet story

they ought to make a movie about this one. kind of quirky and old-fashioned, but I liked it!

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Just Glorious!!

I loved the Annie books when I was young, but this one was unfamiliar. So, it was a pleasant surprise to discover it. It starts slow, and the narrator seems more like an amateur, but well worth getting through the first hour or so because the tale expands with delight. If you are needing a pick-me-up then pick this one.

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My favorite L.M. Montgomery story behind Anne

I love this story! I bought it the day it came out. The narrator did a marvelous job! It just makes you feel good to listen!

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Delightful!!

I read many of the reviews. Many said that the beginning was boring. I disagree. I thought the author established how miserable the main character was. There were many times that I laughed. It was so funny! I’m going to listen again. It’s just a delightful book!

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Must read

My favorite book of all time. I read it at least once a year. LM Mongomery’s writing is magic.

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Fast cute read

A refreshing read and cute story. Really enjoyed how it all came together. Has a lot of deeper messages that you can discuss.

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Wonderful and delightful story!

I absolutely loved it!!!! The story is beautiful and the narration is very good. I can't recommend this enough!

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The Blue Castle

I have read this book over and over again. Would love to see a movie made from it, but only if it stayed truthful to the book. Love having the audio version.

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