Friday, August 8, 2025

A Very English Christmas

What a delight!  I have read books by Carrie Turansky and Marguerite Gray.  I never read anything by Carole Lehr Johnson. I was thrilled by all three stories that brought three of my favorites authors from the past alive.

The main story is of Emma Grace who was helping her Grandmother at her antique shop.  Her life took a turn when a young man came to the shop to look for an unique Christmas present for his mother.  This tale introduced the following three stories.

Story one introduced Violet. Violet became friends with Jane Austen.  Who doesn't love Jane Austen?  A family hardship threatens the chance of Violet ever having true love and a family of her own.

Story two- Clara did not expect to ever marry. But with a little help from Mr. Dickens her dreams might just come true.

Story three-Arabella escaped London's expectations by visiting her grandmother in the lake district. She never expected to find love and romance.  But with the help of Beatrix Potter and a squirrel, she found true happiness.

Prayers and giving thanks were themes in all three stories. I appreciated this as I, too, give thanks for all my blessings.

I loved the chance to read this.  It was wonderful to read on this hot, hot day in August. Looking forward to Christmas!!

 
 

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