"A beautiful rendering of a beloved place, a complex woman, and a long-ago time....A must-read for anyone who adored Anne and ever wondered, what came before?" (Lisa Wingate, New York Times author). I've never read Anne of Green Gables, but I probably will now. Set in Canada prior to the time of Anne (pre-Civil War in the US), this is a "prequel" of sorts. Very good read for those who like historical fiction.