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Christmas Present

The Chronicles of St. Mary's

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A Chronicles of St Mary's short story that is sure to entertain. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.

It's Christmas Eve at St Mary's

And all through the house

Nothing is stirring...

Except for Max, Peterson and Markham, sneaking out at midnight for an assignment that is very definitely off the books.

It's ten years ago tonight that Senior Historians Bashford and Grey went missing in 12th century Jerusalem. So how did they end up in AD60 Roman Colchester?

Max has a theory. Peterson has a plan. Markham has bacon sandwiches. Colchester has Boudicca and her bloodthirsty Iceni hordes.

And then there's the giant pig ... the enraged, giant pig...

©2025 Jodi Taylor (P)2025 Headline Publishing Group Limited
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A massive shambles and yet they come out of it successfully, in true St. Mary's style.
A touching story, of care and friendship.

What a marvellous gift

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This has to be one of my favorite additions to the main series.

Keep them coming !

Loved it

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lovely short story where max goes in search for 2 missing historians with help from her friends.
listened to this straight after finishing a trail through time.
this series keeps on surprising and getting better.

christmas present.

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I downloaded this because it was free but St Marys is now on my wishlist!

Short and sweet. Excellent intro to St Mary's.

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Max and her friends go off to the past to rescue historians lost in time. Great fun and humour.

another great installment!

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