# Rilla of Ingleside

**Author:** L. Montgomery
**Tags:** Country life, Prince Edward Island, World War, 1914-1918, Juvenile fiction
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
**Downloads:** 35
**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96683

## Description

As the shadow of World War I falls across the idyllic shores of Prince Edward Island, Anne Shirley Blythe's youngest daughter, Bertha Marilla, known as Rilla, stands on the cusp of womanhood. At fifteen, Rilla's world revolves around dances, friendships, and her first budding romance with Kenneth Ford. But the joyous innocence of Ingleside is shattered when war is declared, and the young men she holds dear—her beloved brothers Jem, Walter, and Shirley, along with Ken—answer the call to duty, heading overseas to join the Canadian forces.

Suddenly, Rilla is thrust into responsibilities far beyond her carefree dreams. On the home front, she transforms from a frivolous girl into a pillar of strength, organizing the Junior Red Cross and, in an act of profound compassion, taking in an orphaned "war baby" she names Jims. Through anxious waiting, heartfelt letters, and the devastating news that inevitably arrives, Rilla navigates loss, resilience, and the quiet heroism of everyday life amidst a world at war. This poignant story chronicles her journey of growth, sacrifice, and enduring hope as she and her community face the defining global conflict of their time.