Very English Christmas: Three Literary-Inspired Novellas

Carrie Turansky, Carole Lehr Johnson

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Very English Christmas: Three Literary-Inspired Novellas

Very English Christmas: Three Literary-Inspired Novellas

Carrie Turansky, Carole Lehr Johnson

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Celebrate the Season with Three Timeless Tales Inspired by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Beatrix Potter.

When Emma Grace Langley retreats to her grandmother's antique shop in the snowy Cotswolds after heartbreak and job loss, she hopes to find clarity. Instead, she finds a collection of heirlooms-a portrait, a rare book, and a charming figurine-that unlock stories from the past. As each tale unfolds, Emma is drawn into the lives of three remarkable women whose lives were touched by England's greatest storytellers.

In A Portrait of Faith, devoted daughter Violet Walford longs for a life beyond duty to her family. When she is asked to paint a portrait of lively Regency-era author Jane Austen, their unexpected friendship inspires Violet to pursue life and love with new courage.

In A Victorian Christmas Tale, Clara Reynolds struggles against physical challenges and family expectations while falling in love with John, a writer with ties to Charles Dickens. Their work at the London Foundling Hospital brings healing, hope, and a Christmas transformation that would make Scrooge proud.

And in A Tale of the Season, Edwardian heiress Arabella Graham escapes to the Lake District and meets a charming country veterinarian-as well as artist and children's author Beatrix Potter. With gentle wisdom and the peace of a country Christmas, Arabella discovers the joy of finding her own path.

Blending romance, inspiration, and literary nostalgia, A Very English Christmas is the perfect holiday escape for fans of historical fiction and classic English authors.

Critical Reviews

"What a beautifully done story! These separate stories were artfully connected and then woven to a close at the end. I have enjoyed Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Beatrix Potter books, and it is a treat to see them all in one collection. Each story highlights the life of a friend receiving advice from these now well-beloved authors. This will easily become one of those favorite reads that stay with me long after I have finished reading. I highly recommend this book." Cindy Chandler Pye, Reviewer

"What a delight! I was thrilled by all three stories that brought three of my favorites authors from the past alive. Looking forward to reading again at Christmas." Jeanette Fallon, Reviewer

Publishing Information

Publisher: Flowing Stream Books
Pub date: 2025-10-07
Length: 320 pages

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