This collection brings together two enchanting novels by L. M. Montgomery, chronicling the heartwarming journey of Patricia Gardiner, a young woman whose love for her home, Silver Bush, shapes her life's story.
In Pat of Silver Bush, readers are introduced to a young Patricia Gardiner, a girl who hates change and cherishes her beautiful home, Silver Bush, above all else. Surrounded by her loving family and the ever-magical housekeeper, Judy Plum, Pat finds joy in the familiar and the steadfast. However, as she navigates the challenges of growing up, she must learn to cope with the inevitable changes and tragedies that test her resilience.
The story continues in Mistress Pat, where Patricia is now in her twenties, still deeply devoted to Silver Bush. Despite having admirers who wish to offer her a new home, Pat's love for Silver Bush remains unwavering. As change looms on the horizon, Pat must confront her fears and decide whether her loyalty to her beloved home can coexist with the possibility of romance and new beginnings.
Gathering Pat of Silver Bush (1933) and Mistress Pat (1935) into a single volume, this Read & Co. Children's edition holds the complete Silver Bush story in one keepsake to treasure – a lovely gift for lovers of Montgomery's writing, and anyone who, like Pat, loves home above all else.