They never knew that Valency had two homes, the ugly red brick box of home on Elm Street and the blue castle in Spain.

Balenci had lived spiritually in the Blue Castle ever since she could remember.

She had been a very tiny child when she found herself possessed of it.

Always, when she shut her eyes, she could see it plainly, with its turrets and banners on the pine-clad

mountain height, wrapped in its faint blue loveliness, against the sunset skies of a fair and unknown land.

Join us for a brand new story on Send Me to Sleep, this brilliantly powerful tale of love,

life and rebellion. The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

First published in 1926, the story tells the tale of Valency Sterling, a timid and submissive young woman,

living a life that is stifled by her overbearing family, who one day receives some shocking news

that would alter the course of her life forever.

A deeply emotional and philosophical story,

the Blue Castle explores the true nature of what it means to be alive,

whilst still being filled with the charm, wit and humour we've come to expect from Montgomery's work.

Lucy Maud Montgomery, known for other such classics as Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon,

weaves an incredibly thought-provoking story that is at once humble and profound, all with a gentle and elegant

writing style that is perfect for lulling you into a peaceful night's sleep. This is one of my

favourite stories from Montgomery's work, and I'm sure you'll like it too.

So I hope to see you soon for the Blue Castle.