The road to yesterday

By L.M. Montgomery

Book Overview

For Anne and Gilbert Blythe, life in a small village is never dull because of all the entertaining gossip, and what strange and funny tales they hear: about the mischievous twins whose dearest wish comes true when they meet up with a bored and haunted millionaire; or clever Penelope Craig, who considers herself an expert on children -- until she adopts a boy of her own; or Timothy Randebush, a man so eager to keep his brother out of the clutches of a dangerous woman that he spirits her away -- only to fall prey to her charms himself. Filled with unexpected surprises, laughter, and tears, here are fourteen of the Blythes' favorite tales.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0070777217
• ISBN13: 9780070777217
• Release Date: January 1974
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Ryerson
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Cherished book from my past

Before they started re-releasing L.M.'s short stories in paperback, my local library had a hardback version of this book. I checked that book out countless times. I still remember the faded pink cover with its fancy Victorian drawing. I read and re-read this book throughout my teenage years. I had doubts if the stories would translate into adulthood, but the humor lasts. I recommend this book to any L.M. fan. You can pick up this book and find an entertaining story to pass a trainride or a warm evening by the fire.

The Road To Yesterday

As a Lucy Maud Montgomery fan I loved this book. It showcases her amazing ability to make a character live and breath...even across 70 years. The only thing I did not like was the almost forced inclusion of the Blythe family. I bought this book BECAUSE it had further references to beloved Anne, however the insertion of a Blythe into every story was a bit of a drawback at times because the stories were not about the Blythes and just gave enough information to make you wish they were. Over all I would definately reccomend this to any reader who enjoys classic tales about human nature in all of its derivations. And after all, who ever wants to let go of Anne-with-an-e.

I wished it would never end.

The Road To Yesterday is my favourite of Lucy Montgomery's collection of stories. It makes you want to live vicariously through the experiences of the characters. What is also lovely is that you read more about Anne's descendents and more about her as well. I cannot count the amount of times I have reread this book. You will not regret your purchase.

Road To Yesterday is look into the world around Anne.

The Road to Yesterday contains many many wonderful stories about Glen St. Mary, where Anne and Gilbert and their children live. It gives a bit of insight into the Blythe family from the townspeople, as well as a few tidbits as to what became of the Blythe children (and even a little bit about the grandchildren) after the book Rilla of Ingleside. This is a wonderful book.