Emily of New Moon

Emily of New Moon, published in 1923, is the first in a trilogy by L. M. Montgomery that follows Emily Byrd Starr, a sensitive and imaginative orphan sent to live with strict relatives after her father's death. Set in rural Prince Edward Island, the novel traces Emily’s growth as a writer, her friendships, and her battles with loneliness and creativity. Drawing on autobiographical elements, Montgomery creates a heroine who is introspective and artistically driven. Often darker and more introspective than Anne of Green Gables, this novel offers a rich and moving portrait of adolescence and artistic ambition.