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Author: Rachel Joyce

📘 A snow garden and other stories by Rachel Joyce

Rachel Joyce’s *A Snow Garden and Other Stories* presents six richly evoked narratives that span the Christmas holidays. From the bustling, rain‑slick streets of a last‑minute shopper to a DIY marriage kit gone awry, each tale unpacks the complexities of modern family life. The stories include a playful airport surprise, a village disco that changes a young woman's outlook, and the heartwarming journey of two boys sharing a Christmas with a divorced father. Joyce’s compassionate prose brings humor, poignancy, and Christian themes to every plot, encouraging readers to appreciate the simple, joyous moments that define the season.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Rachel Joyce

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