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In a cozy English village, Laura Mirren faces the return of an old love, determined to reconcile her feelings. Her stepson Ross, meanwhile, is left to wait as he hopes the woman he loves will sort out her own. The fragile quiet of their lives is disrupted when Gianna Hargreaves’ hidden past surfaces, creating unexpected and mysterious effects that ripple through the community. The novel explores themes of love, patience, and the complexities of family ties against the backdrop of a timeless English Christmas setting, inviting readers to consider how past secrets can change present hearts.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Elizabeth Cadell
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