Kilmeny of the Orchard — L.M. Montgomery

Set on Prince Edward Island (an LM Montgomery trademark) “Kilmeny of the Orchard” is the story of Eric Marshall, a young man who comes to the village of Lindsay to work as a substitute school teacher. Walking in the orchards one day, he hears the beautiful sound of violin music, and follows the sound until he reaches the source, a young woman with jet black hair and graceful arms who plays the instrument as though it was made for her. He stands and watches her for several minutes, but then she sees him and runs away, leaving him wondering who … Continue reading