Anne of the Island · Character
Bertha Shirley
Anne's deceased mother, mentioned in backstory.
minor
Also known as Bertha Shirley
First appearance: anne of the island
Bertha Shirley shows up with force in Roses of Yesterday. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Anne's mother, whose letters reveal her love for her husband and baby Anne.
Bertha Shirley first appears in 0002 anne of the island.
In Roses of Yesterday: Anne's mother, whose letters reveal her love for her husband and baby Anne.
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Anne reaches her emotional and psychological peak here as she confronts the painful aftermath of rejecting Roy…
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