Rilla of Ingleside

Description

Rilla of Ingleside is the final book in the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery, and was originally published in 1921. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story follows Rilla Blythe, initially carefree and unambitious, as her family confronts the harsh realities of war. Her brothers enlist, her bond with her brother Walter deepens, and she takes on unexpected responsibilities, caring for a war orphan and aiding a soldier's elopement. As the war rages on, tragedy strikes when Walter is killed in action, leaving Rilla devastated. Amid the turmoil, Rilla grows closer to others affected by the war, like Una Meredith and Jem, who goes missing in action but later returns after escaping captivity. After the war ends, life slowly returns to normal for the Blythe family and their friends. Rilla finds herself unsure about her relationship with Kenneth Ford, who had left for war without a clear commitment, but in the end, he returns and proposes, rekindling their romance.

№ 8 in the Anne of Green Gables series.

This book has 104,889 words, 175 pages in the PDF version, and was originally published in 1921.

Production notes: This ebook of Rilla of Ingleside was published by Global Grey on the 19th December 2023. The artwork used for the cover is 'Portrait of a girl with a flower' by Federico Zandomeneghi.