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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Step into a world where every episode is a journey into a different time and place, guided by the voices of literary masters. 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales, curated and narrated by Jon Hagadorn, is a quiet sanctuary for those who appreciate the crafted prose of a bygone era. This podcast focuses exclusively on the golden age of short fiction, pulling masterful works from the period between 1850 and 1930. Each selection is chosen for its enduring power to connect, offering narratives that resonate with emotional depth and timeless human experience. You’ll hear the suspenseful twists of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, the poignant social observations of Edith Wharton, the rugged adventures of Jack London, and the finely drawn characters of O. Henry. The collection also includes the gothic intensity of Edgar Allan Poe, the economic storytelling of Ernest Hemingway, and the heartfelt tales of Henry Lawson, among many others. Hagadorn’s narration is clear and considered, designed to let the authors' original language shine. It’s an archive built for repeated listening, whether you’re discovering these stories for the first time or revisiting old favorites. For anyone seeking a break from the modern noise with a truly classic tale, this consistently updated podcast provides a deep and rewarding library of fiction’s finest moments.
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