In this hope-filled Gilded Age Christmas novella from bestselling author Lynn Austin, the year is 1901 and the
hustle and bustle of the holidays is descending on New Yorkâs Fifth Avenue.
For the first time in her privileged life, Adelaide Forsythe wonât be swept up in it. She couldnât be happier about
the prospect of a quieter Christmas. Thatâs not to say her transition from Miss to Mrs. has been without challenge.
Though she doesnât regret marrying for love instead of wealth, she can barely light the hearth or cook more
than burnt toast. She feels woefully unprepared to run her own household.
Then, on the first Sunday of Advent, winter winds bring change through two unlikely means: a young orphan
boy, hiding near Adelaideâs front steps, and a seasoned housekeeper who seems too good to be true.
The boy, Jack, claims he isnât an orphan at all and is desperate to reunite his family. Adelaide and her husband
Howard work tirelessly to solve the riddle of Jackâs story, while Adelaideâs new endeavors open her eyes to
a world beyond her past experienceand all the challenge and possibility it holds. As Christmas approaches,
small glimmers of wonder light the way toward the answers Adaleide seeks and the most miraculous gift of all.
The novella length of this delightful work of Christmas fiction about the true meaning of Christmas makes this
a great stocking stuffer or host/hostess gift
Beautiful hardcover, giftable size
Great companion to All My Secrets by Lynn Austin
Includes discussion questions for book clubs