A beautiful collection of seasonal stories inspired by the Christmas carol from the Sunday
Times No. 1 Bestselling Author 'Sparkling wit romance and joy. . . it's the perfect gift to
wake up to in your stocking on Christmas morning!' Jennifer Saint The air glitters with hope
as the snowy village of Merrywake celebrates the Christmas season after the tumult of the
Napoleonic Wars. As the Viscount's famous Twelfth Night Ball draws closer many of the
villagers 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. Reimagining each of the traditional carol's gifts and written in tribute to Jane
Austen and Georgette Heyer 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? 'A festive delight as
warming as mulled wine by a crackling fire. . .a joyous sparkling celebration of love wit and
the true meaning of Christmas' Elodie Harper 'Kind heartwarming historical fiction at its
most glorious...Witty delightful and hugely satisfying...the perfect gift' Kate Griffin
'Simply sublime festive fiction. Five gold stars! Susan Stokes-Chapman's clever amusing and
beautifully written collection is the perfect gift for lovers of fine literature' AJ West 'A
glorious treat...uplifting poignant and astutely observed this felt like being whirled away
into a Regency ball' Naomi Kelsey 'Clever funny and heartfelt... I found myself laughing and
crying along with the characters. It's the perfect comfort read. Fans of Jane Austen and
Georgette Heyer will love it' Theresa Howes 'Reminiscent of enjoying the Christmas special
of a period drama over the festive season. Jane Austen meets Downton Abbey... romance humour
poignancy and a historical escape all wrapped up together like a Christmas box' Rachel Louise
Driscoll Readers love Susan: 'So addictive... the perfect mix of historical fiction mystery
fantasy and romance' 'Wonderfully atmospheric' 'A beautifully written piece of historical
fiction' 'Crackles with danger and mystery... a joy to read' 'An utterly magical book full of
secrets love and hope' 'Beautifully written gripping and evocative'
