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Stern parents, awkward circumstances, misunderstandings, lovers’ quarrels – and one very determined cat – are some of the many hindrances that Montgomery’s characters find themselves battling on the way to the altar. But Montgomery helps her lovers overcome these obstacles to true love by a wonderful assortment of means: maiden aunts come to the rescue; two pairs of twins play major roles; a marauding pig is an unusual cupid; the lovers themselves come up with striking solutions. Whatever storms they must weather on the sea of love, whether they are rich or poor, young or old, trembling with romance or properly practical, in Montgomery’s hands courting couples seem destined to live “happily ever after.” Funny, heartwarming, and full of romance, these eighteen stories are sure to delight Montgomery’s many fans.… (más)
L.M. Montgomery is a long time and all time favorite author of mine. She writes the perfect girls story with just the right mix of adventure, drama and happiness. I find her books a comfort to read and have re-read most of her works many times over the years. They are classics for a reason and that reason is they are great. These are true comfort books for me and books I enjoy re-reading again and again. ( )
These stories are primarily ones that never saw the light of day after being published in magazines in Montgomery's lifetime. There's a reason for that. I love reading more my L.M. Montgomery, but these are not my favorites. Maybe because they're grouped together by theme? The stories get very repetitive. And some of the stories showed up as scenes in her books. Fans of Montgomery should read these, but don't pick this up expecting to fall in love with it. ( )
At the Altar: Matrimonial Tales is a collection of L. M. Montgomery stories, all originally published elsewhere, on the subject of courtship and marriage. They are light and fluffy, and you always know that they will end well. However, Montgomery does manage to sneak thought a bit of social commentary on life in rural Canada at the early twentieth century. One story in particular, "Nellie", revolves around the issues of social class, when a wealthy young man falls in love with his neighbor's hired girl.
The stories are always fun, if a bit dated. Recommended for anyone who enjoys Montgomery's Avonlea works or period romances. ( )
I love the writtings of LM Mongomery this collection is delightful and light hearted. Most of the stories are very short, about 8 pages. A great gift to lighten any heart!! ( )
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I knew quite well why Father had sent met to Prince Edward Island to visit Aunt Philippa that summer. (Aunt Philippa and the Men)
"But- but," said Robin Lyle blankly, "That is impossible, Myra." (A Dinner of Herbs)
When the vergetable-man knocked, Jessamine went to the door wearily. (Jessamine)
Winslow had been fishing - or pretending to - all the morning, and he was desperately thirsty. (The Pennington's Girl)
It was the first of April, and Julius Barrett, aged fourteen, perched on his father's gatepost, watched ruefully the low descending sun, and ocunted that day lost. (The Gossip of Valley View)
Freda's snuggery was aglow with the rose-red splendour of an open fire which was triumphantly warding off the stealthy approaches of the dull grey autumn twilight. (The Pursuit of the Ideal)
"Look here, Burton," said old John Ellis in an ominous tone of voice, "I want to know if what that old busybody of a Mary Keane came here today gossiping about is true." (By the Rule of Contrary)
Nan was polishing the tumblers at the pantry window, outside of which John Osborne was leaning among the vines. (Nan)
When Lawrence Eastman began going to see Bessy Houghton the Lynnfield people shrugged their shoulders and said he might have piced out somebody a little younger and prettier - but then, of course, Bessy was well off. (The Wooing of Bessy)
"Poor little creatures!" said Miss Cordelia compassionately. (Miss Cordelia's Accommodation)
Sometimes Johnny and I wonder what would really have happened if we had never started for Cousin Pamelia's wedding. (The Twins and a Wedding)
John Harrington was a woman-hater, or thought that he was, which amounts to the same thing. (Them Notorious Pigs)
We hadn't been very long in Glenboro before we managed to get acquainted with Miss Ponsonby. (The Dissipation of Miss Ponsonby)
The girl in Black-and-Yellow ran frantically down the grey road under the pines. (An Unconventional Confidence)
Jerome Irving had been courting Anne Stockard for fifteen years. (The Way of the Winning of Anne)
Mrs. Major Hill was in her element. This did not often happen, for in the remote prairie town of the Canadian Northwest, where her husband was stationed, there were few opportunities for matchmaking. (A Touch of Fate)
If Aunt Marcella had allowed Glen to bob her hair this story would never have been told because there would have been no story to tell. (What Aunt Marcella Would Have Called It)
Jill says I have to begin this story because it was me- I mean it was I- who made all the trouble in the first place. (When Jack and Jill Took a Hand)
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Then, as the train gathered speed and the distance between us widened, she shouted after us, "But I s'pose if I had run away I'd have repented of that too." (Aunt Philippa and the Men)
"Madge," said Miss Susan solemnly, but with dancing eyes, "do you know how to drive a pig? Just try to make it go in the opposite direction and it will bolt the way you want it. Remember that, my dear." (By the Rule of Contrary)
Stern parents, awkward circumstances, misunderstandings, lovers’ quarrels – and one very determined cat – are some of the many hindrances that Montgomery’s characters find themselves battling on the way to the altar. But Montgomery helps her lovers overcome these obstacles to true love by a wonderful assortment of means: maiden aunts come to the rescue; two pairs of twins play major roles; a marauding pig is an unusual cupid; the lovers themselves come up with striking solutions. Whatever storms they must weather on the sea of love, whether they are rich or poor, young or old, trembling with romance or properly practical, in Montgomery’s hands courting couples seem destined to live “happily ever after.” Funny, heartwarming, and full of romance, these eighteen stories are sure to delight Montgomery’s many fans.
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