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Marilla of Green Gables
by Sarah McCoy
This is the story of Marilla Cuthbert, who along with her brother, Matthew, adopted orphan Anne Shirley in the classic Anne of Green Gables book by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This fictional account is very much in the spirit of the Anne series, and serves as sort of a prequel. The book begins with middle-aged Marilla and Matthew contemplating adopting an orphan to help them on their farm, then reverts to cover Marilla's life at age 13-15, then again in her late 30s. We learn about Green Gables, Marilla's parents, farm life, women's choices, and Marilla's character development. There is a visit from her independent Aunt Izzy, her friendship with Rachel White (later Lynde), and romance with John Blythe (father of Gilbert) that is alluded to in the Anne book. The book also covers the politics of the period and the underground railroad of American slaves that operated in Canada. Marilla is a compelling character with her strong family ties, faith, and love for her home in Avonlea. This book will be a treat for anyone who enjoyed the Anne series or watched the PBS movies with Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla. It makes me want to re-read the original book.