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Heartbreak and Comfort: A Night with Anne of Green Gables

1/18/2026

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The author recalled a pivotal moment when her boyfriend confessed his love.
She realized she did not feel the same.
At age 23 in her Washington, D.C. apartment, she experienced a mix of emotions that led to a restless night.
In that turmoil, she sought comfort in L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island, the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series.

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Story summary

The author recalled a pivotal moment when her boyfriend confessed his love.
She realized she did not feel the same.
At age 23 in her Washington, D.C. apartment, she experienced a mix of emotions that led to a restless night.
In that turmoil, she sought comfort in L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island, the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series.