A Tangled Web
A Tangled Web by L. M. Montgomery, published by Tundra Book Group in August 1989, is a classic novel that explores the intricate dynamics of two feuding clans. Spanning 288 pages, this work delves into the lives of the Dark and Penhallow families as they navigate love, rivalry, and the legacy of a cherished heirloom jug bequeathed by the eccentric matriarch, Aunt Becky. The story unfolds over a year, revealing the complexities of family ties and the unexpected connections that arise amidst conflict.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of relationships as characters like Gay Penhallow, Noel Gibson, and Peter Penhallow grapple with their intertwined fates. The narrative captures the essence of family life in a small-town setting, highlighting themes of love and reconciliation against a backdrop of rivalry. With elements of fiction and world literature, A Tangled Web presents a compelling exploration of human emotions and the surprises that life can bring, all under the watchful eye of the enigmatic Moon Man.
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In this classic L. M. Montgomery novel for adults, two clans clash when a family matriarch decides to bequeath a most beloved possession.
Over the years sixty members of the Dark family and sixty Penhallows have married one another–but not without their share of fighting and feuding. Now Aunt Becky, the eccentric old matriarch of the clan, has bequeathed her prized possession: a legendary heirloom jug. But the name of the jug’s new owner will not be revealed for one year. In the next twelve months beautiful Gay Penhallow’s handsome fiance Noel Gibson leaves her for sly and seductive Nan Penhallow; reckless Peter Penhallow and lovely Donna Dark, who have hated each other since childhood, are inexplicably brought together by the jug; Hugh and Joscelyn Dark, separated on their wedding night ten years ago for reasons never revealed, find a second chance–all watched over by the mysterious Moon Man, who has the gift of second sight. Then comes the night when Aunt Becky’s wishes will be revealed…and the family is in for the biggest surprise of all.
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