"That very day now present to her was the 24th of December, and on that very evening she would be sitting in Christmas joy among all her uncles and cousins, holding her new brother-in-law affectionately by the hand."



Nothing less than a wonderfully lovely Christmas collection. The stories are quaint and cozy, perfect for that wintry time of year. The writing is over the top but the characters are down to earth and kind. I especially enjoyed the love stricken escapades of Isabel and Maurice. Isabel was the star of the show. She has manners but she also knows her own mind. Her wit is tremendously funny. I love the moment when she stood up for herself against Maurice. In her case I agree; it would be horrible to marry someone who didn't love Christmas.