Emily of New Moon: Chapters 8-9

Emily finds a chest full of her father's old books and becomes inspired to connect with her father through her new "Book of Yesterday".

Emily begins to feel a deep connection to New Moon while she bonds with Cousin Jimmy, who shares a story of a lost diamond.

Emily prepares for the journey towards her new life in New Moon.

Young Emily Starr endures a wave of grief and faces the judgment of her extended Murray family, who arrive to decide her future. With a spark of courage and defiance, she clings to her father’s memory and quietly vows to be brave, even as her world becomes suddenly uncertain and lonely.

Welcome to Marilyn Lightstone Reads: Emily of New Moon. Beloved for her iconic role as Miss Stacey in the classic television series Anne of Green Gables, celebrated Canadian actress Marilyn Lightstone now returns to the world of Lucy Maud Montgomery — and the magic of Prince Edward Island — to bring to life the unforgettable coming-of-age story of the imaginative young heroine, Emily Starr.

Elizabeth tells Jane about Darcy’s intention to marry her.

A letter arrives from Mr. Collins that suggests that an engagement between Darcy and Elizabeth is imminent.

Elizabeth accepts that having been refused by her once, Darcy will not ask her to marry him again. Meanwhile, Mr. Bingley tells Jane that he will ask Mr. Bennet for permission to marry her.

Mrs. Gardiner replies to Elizabeth that it was Darcy who found Lydia and Wickham, and Darcy who paid Wickham the money that facilitated the marriage.

Elizabeth realizes that her opinion of Darcy has changed so completely that if he were to propose to her again, she would accept.