Author: Anne Perry
Year: 2013
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Mystery, Historical fiction, Fiction
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9780345530752
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Although she lacks for nothing, Claudine Burroughs dreads the holiday season for forcing her to face how empty her life has become. She no longer expects closeness with her coldly ambitious husband, and she has nothing in common with their circle of wealthy, status-minded friends. The only time she is remotely happy is when she volunteers at a woman's clinic--a job her husband strongly disapproves of. Then, at a glittering yuletide gala, she meets the charming poet Dai Tregarron and finds her spirits lifted. But scarcely an hour later, the charismatic Dai is enmeshed in a nightmare--accused of killing a young streetwalker who had been smuggled into the party.
Even though she suspects that an upper-class clique is quickly closing ranks to protect the real killer, Claudine vows to do her utmost for Dai. But it seems that hypocritical London society would rather send an innocent poet to the gallows than expose the shocking truth about one of their own.
Nevertheless, it's the season of miracles and Claudine finally sees a glimmer of hope--not only for Dai but for a young woman she befriends who is teetering on the brink of a lifetime of unhappiness. Anne Perry's heartwarming new holiday novel is a celebration of courage, faith, and love for all seasons.
This book is part of the "Christmas Stories" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "A Christmas Escape"
First published in 2015
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 | "A New York Christmas"
First published in 2014
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 | "A Christmas Garland"
First published in 2012
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 | "A Christmas Odyssey"
First published in 2010
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 | "A Christmas Grace"
First published in 2006
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 | "A Christmas Journey"
First published in 2003
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