Rilla of Ingleside

In "Rilla of Ingleside," the spirited Rilla faces unforeseen challenges as the backdrop of a distant war threatens her home and family. As her brothers and local young men head off to serve, Rilla's journey unfolds against the unique context of World War I, marking it as the only Canadian novel on the subject told from a woman's perspective. Published in 1921, this eighth installment of the Anne Shirley series delves into the profound sacrifices surrounding the conflict, including references to the Gallipoli campaign.