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When Luther and Nora Krank decide to forgo a traditional Christmas—no tree, no decorations, no neighborhood bash—they set sail on a Caribbean cruise for a different kind of holiday. The couple quickly realizes that skipping the festivities brings unforeseen challenges and forces them to confront their own expectations of celebration and partnership.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: John Grisham
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