I recently listened to an audio version of Anne of the Island by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This is one of my favorite in the series. But amongst the camaraderie and cheer at Patty's Place and the happy ending for Gilbert and Anne, Montgomery gives a chilling example of emotional abuse. In this case, it is not between spouses but a mother and son. There are no blows or harsh words but manipulation, emotional blackmail, and the desire to control another human being in the name of "love." She writes a similar tale but between two sisters in Rainbow Valley, Chapter 31 . In this case, it also involves a promise to never marry so the other party will never be alone. This makes me wonder from what source did the author draw this storyline? Would this have been categorized as abuse in her day? I don't know, but Anne does call the antagonist "a cruel, relentless, deceitful old woman." I'm glad the plot ends well in both books, but in my opinion, the dynamic be...