Once Upon a Dickens Christmas captivated me. Although I have never read much of Dickens, the three tales were so delightful.
The Second Chance coin makes it's appearance in each story. Which tells you that each story conveys the hope of second chances. 12 Days at Bleakly Manor brings a group of strangers together. Each one offered something they want if they can stay the 12 days. The story and characters were so interesting and how they manage the 12 days a mystery.
A Tale of Two Hearts passes the Second Chance coin to Mina Scott. William Barlow embroils Mina in a scheme when he learns that his uncle is likely to name him as an heir if he is married. I won't say more, but nothing goes as smoothly as Will thought..
The Old Lace Shop is reminiscent of North and South with the industrial revolution.in play. When Bella White is given the Second Chance coin after being widowed, she finds a former love as a business partner. Her heart is torn with the hardship people have experienced from working in the Nottingham Lace and Hose factory.
This is a delightful collection of historical fiction with a touch of romance. Finding truth, forgiveness and faith makes for an inspiring collection. Michele Griep has researched this well with historical facts from the 1800's
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