L. M. Montgomery

Anne of Windy Poplars follows Anne Shirley during her years as a principal in Summerside, where she takes charge of a high school and lives in the home called Windy Poplars. While engaged to Gilbert Blythe, Anne faces challenges from the influential Pringle family and other local conflicts that make her work more complicated than expected. Through letters written to Gilbert, she shares her daily experiences, including her efforts to win over the community, help her students, and solve personal and social problems. The novel explores themes of patience, maturity, leadership, love, and perseverance as Anne continues to grow into adulthood.