A REDEEMING SACRIFICE by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY

A REDEEMING SACRIFICE by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY

Author: Jon Hagadorn February 22, 2026 Duration: 30:05

Episode Summary — A Redeeming Sacrifice (with an added twist)
Lucy Maud Montgomery's tender short story A Redeeming Sacrifice follows a quiet, aching tale of love, pride, and the painful choices that can drive two young people apart. Set against the windswept beauty of an island community, Montgomery's original narrative traces the consequences of a single rash act which could be viewed as heroic, the story capturing the author's gift for small‑town detail and deep emotional truth.
In this episode I read Montgomery's story as written — then, for listeners who've ever wished for a fuller reckoning, I present a short, original continuation that honors Montgomery's tone while offering the closure many readers have no doubt longed for.
 " If you enjoy the extra, tell a friend and leave a note — I'd like to know what you think.- corage or cowardice?

"A Redeeming Sacrifice" by L. M. Montgomery appears in several modern short‑story collections of her work, most commonly in compilations of her tales from the 1900s–1920s. Notable collections that include the story are: • Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909–1922 (various modern reprints/editions) • Collected/Complete Short Stories of L. M. Montgomery (omnibus editions and anthologies of her short fiction) It's also frequently reprinted in assorted L. M. Montgomery anthologies and e‑book compilations of her shorter works.

 

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