Anne is an 18-year-old young woman, all grown up in this third installment of L. M. Montgomery's beloved series. Torn about leaving Avonlea, she sets off on a new adventure, packing her bags and heading off to Redmond College in Kingsport. She is lonely at first, but with Prissy and Gilbert by her side, it does t take long for Anne to make new friends. She soon attracts the attention of handsome Roy Gardner--much to the dismay of Gilbert. With lots of changes back home, Anne begins to discover a life of her own that is filled with surprises, life lessons, tragedy, and true love.