A Tangled Web
A Tangled Web by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2014, is a reprint edition featuring 320 pages in English. This novel presents a humorous and sentimental narrative centered around the rivalry between the Dark family and the Penhallows, ignited by the fate of a legendary heirloom jug belonging to Great Aunt Becky. Following her death, the quest for ownership leads to unexpected twists and turns over the course of a year filled with mayhem and surprises.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of events as the story unfolds, showcasing the complexities of family dynamics and relationships. The narrative explores themes of love, rivalry, and reconciliation, as characters navigate their intertwined lives. With elements of juvenile fiction and historical context, this work reflects Montgomery’s signature style, offering insights into the lives of girls and women in a classic setting.
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It’s the Dark family vs. the Penhallows in this daring and witty, sarcastic and sentimental novel by the author of Anne of Green Gables.
What Will Two Feuding Families Do To Win?
It all begins with Great Aunt Becky and her infamous prized possession: a legendary heirloom jug. After her death, everyone wants it. But the new owner won’t be named for one year…
Anything It Takes
Mayhem reigns and tables are turned in a year when everything feels topsy-turvy. One woman will lose her fiancé. Two enemies since childhood will inexplicably come together. And a couple mysteriously separated on their wedding night ten years before will find a second chance at love. Then comes the night when Aunt Becky’s wishes will be revealed…and the family is in for the biggest surprise of all.
What Readers are Saying:
“Next to Anne of Green Gables, [it’s] one of the books I’ve re-read the most times. I’ve always loved this and considered it the best of Montgomery’s standalone books.”
“Superb. Absolutely superb. The characters live and step right off the page, leaving me thinking about them after I’ve closed the book.”
“Classic L.M. Montgomery. Lots of fun characters doing crazy things and then gossiping about it to anyone who will listen. Loved it!”
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