Anne of the Island Chapter 12 - "Averil's Atonement"

In which Anne finds herself engrossed in the delightful yet vexing task of creating a story called *Averil’s Atonement*, contending with the stubborn ways of her characters and the critical assessments of her closest friends and mentors. After experiencing the sting of rejection from editors, she resolves to abandon her literary ambitions, all the while receiving kindly though frank counsel about the art and patience of writing.