{"product_id":"after-anne-a-novel-of-lucy-maud-montgomerys-life-isbn-9780063246454","title":"After Anne: A Novel of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning and unexpected portrait of Lucy Maud Montgomery, creator of one of literature’s most prized heroines, whose personal demons were at odds with her most enduring legacy—the irrepressible Anne of Green Gables.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Dear old world,” she murmured, “you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you.” \u003c\/em\u003e—L. M. Montgomery, \u003cem\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/em\u003e, 1908\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young woman, Maud had dreams bigger than the whole of Prince Edward Island. Her exuberant spirit had always drawn frowns from her grandmother and their neighbors, but she knew she was meant to \u003cem\u003ecreate\u003c\/em\u003e, to capture and share the way she saw the world. And the young girl in Maud’s mind became more and more persistent: \u003cem\u003eHere is my story,\u003c\/em\u003e she said. \u003cem\u003eHere is how my name should be spelled—Anne with an “e.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the day Maud writes the first lines of \u003cem\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/em\u003e, she gets a visit from the handsome new minister in town, and soon faces a decision: forge her own path as a spinster authoress, or live as a rural minister’s wife, an existence she once called \"a synonym for respectable slavery.\" The choice she makes alters the course of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a husband whose religious mania threatens their health and happiness at every turn, the secret darkness that Maud herself holds inside threatens to break through the persona she shows to the world, driving an ever-widening wedge between her public face and private self, and putting her on a path towards a heartbreaking end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful and moving, \u003cem\u003eAfter Anne\u003c\/em\u003e reveals Maud’s hidden personal challenges while celebrating what was timeless about her life and art—the importance of tenacity and the peaceful refuge found in imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter Anne\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply thoughtful and moving novel about Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author whose imagination and ambition created the unforgettable Anne of Green Gables. With extensive research, compassion and honesty, Steiner paints a nuanced portrait of a woman who triumphed in her professional life despite deeply personal struggles and in a society that expected so much less than she longed to give. A tragic story that also manages to inspire and uplift as we root for Montgomery and celebrate her beloved place in literature. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelissa Payne, bestselling author of A Light in the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite tribute to Lucy Maud Montgomery, the revered author who gave us so much scope for imagination. \u003cem\u003eAfter Anne\u003c\/em\u003e is for fans who long to know the woman behind Anne Shirley's story. Get ready, this book will break your heart in the most splendid ways. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah McCoy, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Marilla of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A tender, complex, and surprising portrait of the author of the much-loved \u003cem\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/em\u003e series of novels…. The non-linear narrative adds interest and tension, especially as it seems the older Maud spends much of her time re-writing and editing her old journals, which we assume we are reading the originals of, in concern for her legacy. . . . \u003cem\u003eAfter Anne\u003c\/em\u003e is a well-written and thoughtful look at a woman trying to balance a challenging marriage, motherhood, and a demanding writing career.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Diving into the life and mind of \u003cem\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/em\u003e author Lucy Maud Montgomery, Steiner explores the unique writer who would go on to create one of the most cherished book series of all time. . . . Perfect for readers who love Montgomery’s seminal work or other classics like \u003cem\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/em\u003e, with strong female leads who refuse to conform to societal standards or give up their passions!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“AFTER ANNE, Logan Steiner takes up the tale of the story behind the story—the life story of the brilliant and complex woman who gave the world ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. Steiner writes with evident love for her character, an impressive command of the history, and lush language that conjures the gentle sunshine and floral scented breezes of Prince Edward Island. Readers will delight in entering Maud’s world and learning of the heart and mind of this heroine.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAllison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of THE MAGNIFICENT LIVES OF MARJORIE POST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“AFTER ANNE is imbued with the love of an author for her character — both on and off the page. Logan Steiner made me want to scurry right back to revisit the \u003cem\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/em\u003e books, as well as delve into every one of L.M. Montgomery’s journals.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Miller, author of MARMEE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“After Anne\u003c\/em\u003e is the never-told story behind one of literature’s most enduring characters. Logan Steiner’s beautifully written tale of the triumphs and tragedies of L. Maud Montgomery is a captivating read for anyone who grew up wishing they could adventure around Avonlea with Anne of Green Gables.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah James, internationally bestseller author of The Woman with Two Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this outstanding debut, Logan Steiner delivers a moving, richly detailed and nuanced portrayal of a deeply fascinating woman. Steiner, with a loving hand, lifts the veil of L.M. Montgomery to give us a glimpse of Maud, her strength, her struggles, her quiet courage navigating life as both an ambitious author and a loving friend, wife and mother. Steiner’s extensive research is evident not only in the facts but in the complex emotional tapestry she weaves. \u003cem\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/em\u003e fans will sure to delight in this book, but so will any fans of interesting, complicated and clever women. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrianna Labuskes, author of THE LIBRARIAN OF BURNED BOOKS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis debut is unexpected in all the best ways. It is a book for everyone. The writing is deep and powerful, charming and moving. I found myself highlighting a sentence on nearly every page, knowing I would go back to reread and apply the words to my own life. Steiner understood Maud’s voice and executed it beautifully. She created a world that intertwined fact and fiction in a way that I believe Lucy Maud Montgomery herself would proud of. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAli Dean, USA Today bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890419265765,"sku":"NP9780063246454","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063246454.jpg?v=1730233246","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/after-anne-a-novel-of-lucy-maud-montgomerys-life-isbn-9780063246454","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}