![]() ![]() ![]() Marilla becomes the lady of the house, responsible for all the tasks that a farm wife must perform.īut, Marilla of Green Gables is not just about a young lady’s growing up, set in Prince Edward Island in the nineteenth century, it also tells the tale of the culture and politics of the time, as well as the struggle of slavery and inequality of races. In this heartfelt tale, we experience the world through her eyes, beginning with her 13 year when she is thrust into a life with adult responsibilities at the passing of her mother, who dies bearing her brother, Matthew. With this novel, Sarah McCoy accomplishes both tasks, giving us a glimpse of the beginnings of Green Gables, where before Anne, there was Marilla. Historical fiction, done well, can teach us about the world as it was even as it entertains and enthralls us. ![]()
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