In the enchanting tale of The Blue Castle, follow Valancy Stirling, an ordinary woman of twenty-nine, who receives life-altering news from a renowned heart specialist she has just one year to live. This pivotal moment sparks a journey of self-discovery as she ventures into the Canadian woods, where she uncovers a hidden blue castle of happiness. Written by the beloved Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, famed for her classic Anne of Green Gables, this 1926 novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the pursuit of joy. (Summary adapted from ALA Booklist)