![]() There was a steady stream of visitors to her table, many of them taking photos and buying multiple copies for their families and friends. Although McCoy has spent much time exploring the north shore of the Island, this was her first time in Charlottetown, and she seemed genuinely charmed by our quaint city.Īt noon, Bookmark officially launched Marilla of Green Gables and McCoy began signing copies. ![]() ![]() Mostly, however, we talked about McCoy's process, and the time she spent in PEI and Nova Scotia doing research for the novel. We discussed everything from the weather to themes of paganism in Montgomery's work. Rosemary Herbert from the Institute, guest of honour Sarah McCoy, and myself––a UPEI student and aspiring Montgomery scholar. Attendees included Marlene MacDonald and Lori Cheverie from Bookmark Charlottetown, Dr. Saturday, October 20 began with brunch at Casa Mia Café in downtown Charlottetown. McCoy was in Charlottetown on October 20 and 21 to promote the novel. A must-read for anyone who adored Anne and ever wondered, what came before?" ![]() ![]() Fellow novelist Lisa Wingate calls McCoy's book a "beautiful rendering of a beloved place, a complex woman, and a long-ago time. The novel endeavours to liberate Marilla from the confines of Green Gables, expanding upon details of her life which Montgomery merely alludes to––such as her relationship with John Blythe. Marilla of Green Gables, the latest novel from American author Sarah McCoy, imagines the life of Marilla Cuthbert before Anne Shirley's arrival. ![]()
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