Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901


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(4.6 stars; 176 reviews)

Explore the enchanting world of Lucy Maud Montgomery through her collection of short stories, written between 1896 and 1901. This anthology showcases the author's signature style, blending elements of romance, youth, and the beauty of nature, all set against the backdrop of her beloved Prince Edward Island.

Montgomery's stories often delve into the lives of young characters navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and personal growth. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human emotions, she crafts narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. Each tale invites listeners to reflect on the joys and challenges of life, making them both relatable and timeless.

Whether you are familiar with Montgomery's iconic "Anne of Green Gables" or discovering her work for the first time, this collection offers a delightful glimpse into her literary genius. The stories are rich with vivid imagery and heartfelt moments, ensuring a captivating listening experience that celebrates the spirit of youth and the charm of simpler times.

Chapters

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A Case of Trespass 20:20 Read by jedopi
A Christmas Inspiration 12:59 Read by Darcia Douglass
A Christmas Mistake 18:16 Read by TriciaG
A Strayed Allegiance 36:32 Read by rashada
An Invitation Given on Impulse 16:12 Read by Jo Karabasz
Detected by the Camera 13:12 Read by Piper Hale
In Spite of Myself 22:29 Read by Maria Therese
Kismet 13:45 Read by Jo Karabasz
Lillian's Business Venture 10:09 Read by Andrea Keene
Miriam's Lover 15:00 Read by Courtney Parker Sandhu
Miss Calista's Peppermint Bottle 16:00 Read by SallyBoyce
The Jest that Failed 10:59 Read by Sarah Jennings
The Pennington's Girl 23:04 Read by Jo Karabasz
The Red Room 28:30 Read by Anna-Lisa Ott
The Setness of Theodosia 25:15 Read by TriciaG
The Story of An Invitation 7:59 Read by Sarah Jennings
The Touch of Fate 19:51 Read by Maria Therese
The Waking of Helen 20:37 Read by jedopi
The Way of Winning Anne 17:08 Read by Andrea Keene
Young Si 38:29 Read by Nicole Kay

Reviews


(3 stars)

Tricia G has a voice that is very hard to listen to. She has an edge at the end of each sentence that can be quite intolerable. I've notice in Anne of the Island and the Christmas Mistake on this audio.

Great stories


(4 stars)

The works of Montgomery are always a source of delight, and this is no exception. Some story plots seem to be a bit overused, but still have the magic. I especially like 'Miriam's Lover', 'The Jest That Failed' and 'The Red Room'. The readers to these are quite good. But, I cannot say the same for all of them. But then, this isn't Karen Savage. One has to get used to different audios and voices, but, overall, good recording and quality.

Delightful


(5 stars)

A wonderful collection of well written stories from a talented author. There is a wide range of genres and topics to delight any listener, from romance to ghost stories. Most of the readers do an excellent job, and none of them were so bad as to render the listening experience distasteful. Overall a great audiobook; highly recommended!!


(4 stars)

Nice short stories by a author I enjoy listening to her works. I find all her works very uplifting and enjoyable to listen to. Readers were all good and was just a pleasant exprience. Thanks for this collection. Well worth listening to.


(4 stars)

Interesting read. I hadn't heard many of these stories yet. There were a few I didn't love but it was all very Montgomery. The readers were pretty good. The last story was very quiet though.

great dishwashing stories.


(4 stars)

a collection of short stories from the Canadian perspective, idealistic love set in the Canadian small town working folks. a forerunner of Anne of Green Gables. well read.

Could be better


(3 stars)

Recent studies show that audio books aid with pain. I've known this for long. I've listened to L. M. Montgomery's works over and over to distract me from chronic pain. However, many of these readers are difficult to listen to, unlike the ever-pleasant Karen Savage. Some readers tend to mumble, while others have odd cadences, their voices raising at the end of each breath to make it sound as if the text is full of questions.

fun to read something so old


(5 stars)

I love the genre of short stories. and these are very short and have a beginning a body and somewhat of a conclusion. well done by such a young person.