# Stephen Irving — Anne of Avonlea character guide

> Stephen Irving in Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Stephen, Steve Irving

**First appearance:** 0030-xxviii-the-prince-comes-back-to-the-enchanted-palace

## Who they are

Paul's reserved, long-absent father, whose return to Avonlea stirs old promises and the quiet ache of a courtship abandoned years before.

## Relationships

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_social_

Anne interacts politely with Paul's wealthy, somewhat distant father during school and community events.

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_social_

Anne interacts politely with Paul's wealthy, somewhat distant father during school and community events.

## In the story

### [The Prince Comes Back to the Enchanted Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxviii-the-prince-comes-back-to-the-enchanted-palace)

Returns to Echo Lodge after twenty-five years to reunite with Miss Lavendar.

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