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Christmas during World War II is a time for small miracles in this bittersweet short story by the New York Times best-selling author of The Tuscan Child and In Farleigh Field.

Jack and Maggie Harris are adrift on ravaged streets during the London Blitz. Their home is gone. They have nowhere to go and nothing left to lose. With only the memories of their greatest loss - the death of their child during a Christmas years before - Jack and Maggie settle in a seemingly deserted mansion for the night.

Inside they find shelter, warmth, and a bit of cheer. They also discover a surprise. Now, in the darkest of times, the unexpected compassion of strangers will make this Christmas one to remember forever.

©2018 Janet Quin-Harkin, writing as Rhys Bowen (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
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I really enjoyed this story it pointed out just how hard it was for the people during the war and how strangers often helped each other

easy listening

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A good nostalgic story of struggle through adversity resulting in hope. An excellent narrator.

Pleasant

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lovely Christmas story
Happy encouraging..
follow your nose, go where you fee you need to go.

miracles happen

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Very twee, lots of clichés….. but overall it was a lovely story with nice well rounded characters.


Really nicely read by Gemma Dawson.

Heart warming short story

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Good story the author could write a fuller version of this quite easily. It would be good to have a follow up as I’m wanting to know more

Too short and poses questions

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