The Twelve Days of Christmas

A beautiful collection of seasonal stories inspired by the classic Christmas carol, from the Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling Author<BR><BR>'Uplifting, poignant and astutely observed, this felt like being whirled away into a Regency ball' Naomi Kelsey<BR><BR>As the Viscount's famous Twelfth Night Ball draws closer, many of the villagers of Merrywake have a story to tell - we meet a lovelorn vicar and kindly maid reunited after a misunderstanding, three sisters vying for the hand of a dastardly duke, two servants hiding a dangerous secret and a solider making his way home, unsure of the welcome he might receive. As their tales braid together, we see life and love in the village from belowstairs to high society.<BR><BR>Reimagining each of the traditional carol's gifts, The Twelve Days of Christmas is a collection of festive tales filled with seasonal cheer and heart-warming characters. Will the challenges and mysteries that the Viscount's guests encounter be resolved by the night of the ball?<BR><BR>'Sparkling wit, romance and joy. . . it's the perfect gift to wake up to in your stocking on Christmas morning!' Jennifer Saint<BR><BR>'A festive delight, as warming as mulled wine by a crackling fire' Elodie Harper<BR><BR>'Witty, delightful and hugely satisfying' Kate Griffin<BR><BR>'Simply sublime festive fiction' AJ West<BR><BR>'Clever, funny and heartfelt. . . it's the perfect comfort read. Fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will love it' Theresa Howes<BR><BR>'Jane Austen meets Downton Abbey. . . romance, humour, poignancy, and a historical escape' Rachel Louise Driscoll<BR>Readers love Susan:<BR>'So addictive... the perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, fantasy and romance'<BR>'Wonderfully atmospheric'<BR>'A beautifully written piece of historical fiction'<BR>'Crackles with danger and mystery... a joy to read'<BR>'An utterly magical book full of secrets, love and hope'<BR>'Beautifully written, gripping and evocative'