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Book The Duke s Christmas  A Sweet Victorian Holiday Tale

Download or read book The Duke s Christmas A Sweet Victorian Holiday Tale written by Anthea Lawson and published by Noble Holidays. This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Duke s Christmas

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anthea Lawson
  • Publisher : Fiddlehead Press
  • Release : 2020-10-31
  • ISBN : 1680130552
  • Pages : 6 pages

Download or read book The Duke s Christmas written by Anthea Lawson and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2020-10-31 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Escape into the warmth of a Victorian Christmas, where the scent of fresh-baked gingerbread and the festivity of the season conspire to mend an old family feud and bring together a couple perfect for one another (if only they could see it), in this newest sweet tale from USA Today bestselling author Anthea Lawson. Turned out of their home just before Christmas, Miss Mena Clarke and her mother have no other option than to accept an invitation from Andrew Harrington, the 5th Duke of Beckford, to spend the holidays at his country estate. Mena wants nothing to do with the boy who teased her so horribly in their youth, not to mention the bitter quarrel between their parents that has kept the families apart for a decade. Yet as the snow blankets Yorkshire in white, fresh beginnings don't seem quite so impossible, after all... In the mood for more sweet holiday romance? Don’t miss Noble Holidays, a complete collection of Christmas tales. KEYWORDS: Sweet romance, Clean romance, Holiday love story, Nobility, English Christmas Holiday Traditions, Love, Family, Reconciliation, Regency, Victorian, 19th Century England, Mary Balogh, Erica Ridley, Darcy Burke, Bridgerton, Duke, The Duke and I, Erica Ridley, Heartwarming

Book Noble Holidays

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anthea Lawson
  • Publisher : Fiddlehead Press
  • Release : 2017-11-19
  • ISBN : 1680130560
  • Pages : 260 pages

Download or read book Noble Holidays written by Anthea Lawson and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Anthea Lawson comes four heartwarming tales of the holiday season filled with sweet kisses, misunderstandings, Christmas trees, and best of all, true love. Includes the brand new novella A Nobleman’s Noel. On special sale for a limited time! A Countess for Christmas – Miss Cecilia Fairfax dreads the upcoming holidays, especially when her brother brings home an unexpected guest. But of all the blessings of the season, sometimes the most unexpected is love. A Duke for Midwinter* – After a gentleman rescues her from a winter storm, Miss Selene Banning finds herself snowbound with Sir Jared Kendrick, who is not precisely who he claims to be… A Prince for Yuletide** – Miss Eliana Banning attends the Midwinter Masque and meets a gentleman in wolf’s clothing who might prove to be her heart’s desire… or her worst enemy. A Nobleman’s Noel – Lady Peony Talbot never meant to be tangled in a false betrothal to her best friend’s brother. After the holidays, she promises to break their engagement, but William Banning will never know that it will break her heart into the bargain. * Winner of the 2016 National Excellence in Romantic Fiction, Best Novella ** Winner of the 2017 International Digital Awards for Best Short Romance, and the 2017 Colorado Romance Contest for Best Short Historical Keywords: Clean Romance, Sweet Romance, Holiday Romance, Christmas stories, Victorian Christmas Tradition, British Nobility, Seasonal Holidays, Courtney Milan, Sherry Thomas, Meredith Duran, Stephanie Laurens, Erica Ridley, Eloisa James, Julia Quinn, Bridgerton, Duke, The Duke and I, Heartwarming, Grace Burroughs, Christmas Tree, Love

Book A Holiday By Gaslight

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mimi Matthews
  • Publisher : Perfectly Proper Press
  • Release : 2018-11-13
  • ISBN : 0999036467
  • Pages : 172 pages

Download or read book A Holiday By Gaslight written by Mimi Matthews and published by Perfectly Proper Press. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Readers will easily fall for Sophie and Ned in their gaslit surroundings." -Library Journal, starred review A Courtship of Convenience Sophie Appersett is quite willing to marry outside of her class to ensure the survival of her family. But the darkly handsome Mr. Edward Sharpe is no run-of-the-mill London merchant. He’s grim and silent. A man of little emotion—or perhaps no emotion at all. After two months of courtship, she’s ready to put an end to things. A Last Chance for Love But severing ties with her taciturn suitor isn’t as straightforward as Sophie envisioned. Her parents are outraged. And then there’s Charles Darwin, Prince Albert, and that dratted gaslight. What’s a girl to do except invite Mr. Sharpe to Appersett House for Christmas and give him one last chance to win her? Only this time there’ll be no false formality. This time they’ll get to know each other for who they really are.

Book A Duke for Midwinter

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anthea Lawson
  • Publisher : Fiddlehead Press
  • Release : 2015-11-29
  • ISBN : 1680130722
  • Pages : 75 pages

Download or read book A Duke for Midwinter written by Anthea Lawson and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2015-11-29 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling, RITA-nominated author Anthea Lawson comes a heartwarming Victorian-set holiday novella celebrating the best of the season - Christmas trees, mulled wine, misunderstandings, and, of course, true love~ After a gentleman rescues her from a winter storm, Miss Selene Banning finds herself snowbound with Sir Jared Kendrick, who is not precisely who he claims to be... A Duke for Midwinter is a sweet (kisses only) Christmas-themed romance of approximately 80 pages. Keywords: Holiday Romance, Victorian Christmas tradition, second chance at love, Sweet Regency, sibling rivalry, duke nobility romance, Midwinter celebration, British Isles, mistaken identity, Meredish Duran, Courtney Milan, Sherry Thomas, Historical Romance, Clean Romance, Bridgerton, Heartwarming, Duke and I, Erica Ridley

Book The Earl s Christmas Pearl

Download or read book The Earl s Christmas Pearl written by Megan Frampton and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A duke's daughter. An irrestible earl. And an energetic Corgi named Mr. Shorty. What more could you want in a Christmas novella by Megan Frampton? It's Christmastime in London, and Lady Pearl Howlett is eagerly ready for the festivities—until her family goes off to their country estate...accidentally leaving her home alone! But she's not dismayed. Rather, she's thrilled to do exactly what she wants. Unfortunately, this daughter of a duke doesn't know how to do anything. The Earl of Llanover has come to London to take refuge in his godmother's townhouse, free to be as awkward and grumpy as he wants. With his pet Corgi, Mr. Shorty, for company, Owen Dwyfor is ready for a quiet holiday away from his mother and sisters who would have him married off. That is, until his godmother's neighbor, Lady Pearl Howlett comes barging in to his solitude. After some reluctance, the two come together for a joyous—and steamy—Christmas they won't forget.

Book All He Desires

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  • Author : Anthea Lawson
  • Publisher : Zebra Books
  • Release : 2009-11
  • ISBN : 1420113348
  • Pages : 377 pages

Download or read book All He Desires written by Anthea Lawson and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While traveling Caroline Huntington is injured and trained doctor Alex Trentham does his best to care for her after years of not practicing. However, as time progresses, he finds it more and more difficult to hide his feelings for her.

Book A Nobleman s Noel

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anthea Lawson
  • Publisher : Fiddlehead Press
  • Release : 2021-10-19
  • ISBN : 1680131230
  • Pages : 63 pages

Download or read book A Nobleman s Noel written by Anthea Lawson and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Anthea Lawson comes this heartwarming tale of the holiday season filled with sweet kisses, misunderstandings, Christmas trees, and best of all, true love. Lady Peony Talbot never meant to be tangled in a false betrothal to her best friend’s brother. After the holidays, she promises to break their engagement, but William Banning will never know that it will break her heart into the bargain. NOTE: This story first appeared in the Noble Holidays collection. KEYWORDS: Alexa Aston, Eva Devon, Heartwarming Christmas Story, Sweet Clean Romance, Holiday Love, Bianca Blythe, Bridgerton, Hallmark Holiday, Victorian Christmas Tree, True Love, Noble Holiday, Nobility, Ballroom

Book A Countess for Christmas

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anthea Lawson
  • Publisher : Fiddlehead Press
  • Release : 2013-12-09
  • ISBN : 131085176X
  • Pages : 56 pages

Download or read book A Countess for Christmas written by Anthea Lawson and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2013-12-09 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwarming Christmas tale from USA Today bestseller Anthea Lawson, perfect for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the season... Miss Cecilia Fairfax dreads the upcoming holidays. Between caring for her elderly father and managing a household barely out of mourning, she has no time for the softer things in life. Liam Barrett, the Earl of Tarrick, is certain he will not accept Marcus Fairfax’s invitation to spend Christmas at the Fairfax family’s estate – and the man’s tales of a family ghost have nothing to do with his decision. Of all the blessings of the season, sometimes the most unexpected is love… Heat level: SWEET Originally published in the anthology Christmas Ghosts, A Countess for Christmas is a Regency-set story of 13,000 words (approximately 50 pages). “A perfect Regency Christmas Story.” – Award-winning author/editor Kristine Grayson “Among the standouts.” – Publisher’s Weekly on Christmas Ghosts Keywords: Regency Historical Romance, Christmas Holiday Romance, Love Letters, Sweet Romance, Epistolary, Clean, Holidays, Mistletoe, Sherry Thomas, Meredith Duran, Courtney Milan, Julia Quinn, Bridgerton, Sweet, Heartwarming Romance, Victorian Romance, English Nobility, Erica Ridley, Duke and I, Eva Devon, Christi Caldwell, Alexa Aston, Scarlett Scott

Book Mistletoe Christmas

    Book Details:
  • Author : Eloisa James
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2021-09-28
  • ISBN : 0063139707
  • Pages : 306 pages

Download or read book Mistletoe Christmas written by Eloisa James and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From four beloved writers—Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley—come four original stories that tell a hilarious tale of a Christmas house party that serves up love and scandal in equal measure! The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti. But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid. Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid. A house party so large that mothers lose track of their charges leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!

Book How the Dukes Stole Christmas

Download or read book How the Dukes Stole Christmas written by Tessa Dare and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up unforgettable Christmas romance. “Meet Me in Mayfair” by Tessa Dare Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball, the Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their home. When Louisa finds herself waltzing with the heartless Thorndale, she’s unnerved by his handsome looks—and surprising charm. “The Duke of Christmas Present” by Sarah MacLean Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd doesn’t care for the holidays. But when Lady Jacqueline Mosby returns to town after a long absence, Eben falls under the spell of Christmas—and the woman he never stopped loving. “Heiress Alone” by Sophie Jordan When Annis Bannister finds herself stranded in the Highlands during a Christmas snowstorm, she must fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a kiss. “Christmas in Central Park” by Joanna Shupe Mrs. Rose Walker pens a popular advice/recipe column. No one knows Rose can’t even boil water. When her boss, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Rose fears her plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her want to step under the mistletoe with him.

Book Spirit of the Season

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anthea Lawson
  • Publisher : Fiddlehead Press
  • Release :
  • ISBN : 1680131311
  • Pages : 43 pages

Download or read book Spirit of the Season written by Anthea Lawson and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwarming new holiday tale from USA Today bestseller Anthea Lawson, featuring mistletoe, family secrets, and the machinations of a mischievous ghost. Miss Kate Wardmere, a young lady of minimal fortune but generous appearance, is teetering close to ruin. When she receives an invitation to spend the holidays with a distant cousin at a remote country estate, she accepts, hoping for a refuge from her troubles. Instead, it seems they are just beginning,,, Marcus Fairfax is going home for Christmas - but to his dismay he finds Kate already ensconced as a guest. They share a history that ended in heartbreak, and the last thing he wants is to be trapped with the lady in question over the holidays. Determined to part ways once and for all, Marcus and Kate instead find that the magic of the season, plus the resident ghost, conspire to bring them together. But will the holiday spirit be enough to overcome the suffering in their pasts? Heat level: SWEET. Spirit of the Season is a short novella of approximately 50 pages. KEYWORDS: Hallmark Christmas, Historical love story, Sweet, clean, wholesome, Christmas, holiday ghost, Regency romance, Love at Christmas, mistletoe, Merry Farmer, Jo Beverly, Alexa Aston, Christi Caldwell, Scarlett Scott, Emma Leech, Lauren Royal, Chastity Bowlin

Book Royal Holiday

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  • Author : Jasmine Guillory
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2019-10-01
  • ISBN : 1984802224
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Royal Holiday written by Jasmine Guillory and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and a “rising star in the romance genre” (Entertainment Weekly) comes a dazzling novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance. Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie’s work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can’t refuse. She’s excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn’t expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary, his charming accent, and unyielding formality. Malcolm Hudson has worked for the Queen for years and has never given a personal, private tour—until now. He is intrigued by Vivian the moment he meets her and finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her. When flirtatious banter turns into a kiss under the mistletoe, things snowball into a full-on fling. Despite a ticking timer on their holiday romance, they are completely fine with ending their short, steamy affair come New Year’s Day...or are they?

Book Lady Sophie s Christmas Wish

Download or read book Lady Sophie s Christmas Wish written by Grace Burrowes and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller! A luminous holiday tale of romance, passion, and dreams come true from Grace Burrowes, whose award-winning Regency romances are capturing hearts worldwide. All She Wants is Peace and Anonymity... Lady Sophie Windham has maneuvered a few days to herself at the ducal mansion in London before she must join her family for Christmas in Kent. Suddenly trapped by a London snowstorm, she finds herself with an abandoned baby and only the assistance of a kind, handsome stranger standing between her and complete disaster. But Sophie's Holiday is About to Heat Up... With his estate in ruins, Vim Charpentier sees little to feel festive about this Christmas. His growing attraction for Sophie Windham is the only thing that warms his spirits-but when Sophie's brothers whisk her away, Vim's most painful holiday memories are reawakened. Windham series: The Heir (Book 1) The Soldier (Book 2) The Virtuoso (Book 3) Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish (Book 4) Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal (Book 5) Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight (Book 6) Lady Eve's Indiscretion (Book 7) Lady Jenny's Christmas Portrait (Book 8) It seems Sophie's been keeping secrets, and now it will take much more than a mistletoe kiss to make her deepest wishes come true... "Burrowes's sensual love story...rises above the crowd with deft dialogue and delightful characters."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Grace Burrowes passes 'the hair rose on the back of my neck' test...{her} voice embeds itself in your brain."—USA Today

Book It s Christmas Again  550  Tales  Legends   Myths for Holiday Season

Download or read book It s Christmas Again 550 Tales Legends Myths for Holiday Season written by Louisa May Alcott and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 9047 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: e-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas novels and stories, myths, carols and the poetry dedicated to this magical holiday by the masters of literature: _x000D_ Mr. Pickwick's Christmas (Charles Dickens) _x000D_ The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)_x000D_ The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)_x000D_ A Merry Christmas (Louisa May Alcott)_x000D_ A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)_x000D_ Silent Night_x000D_ The Night After Christmas_x000D_ The Child Born at Bethlehem_x000D_ The Adoration of the Shepherds_x000D_ The Visit of the Wise Men_x000D_ As Joseph Was A-Walking_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) _x000D_ The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) _x000D_ A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) _x000D_ Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson)_x000D_ The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson)_x000D_ The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky)_x000D_ The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford)_x000D_ The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe)_x000D_ Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott)_x000D_ Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling)_x000D_ A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) _x000D_ The Twelve Days of Christmas_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson)_x000D_ Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett)_x000D_ Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)_x000D_ The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton)_x000D_ Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne)_x000D_ The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin)_x000D_ Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)_x000D_ The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton)_x000D_ The Christmas Angel (A. Brown)_x000D_ Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope)_x000D_ Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells)_x000D_ The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke)_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann)_x000D_ The Little Match Girl_x000D_ The Elves and the Shoemaker_x000D_ Mother Holle _x000D_ The Star Talers_x000D_ Snow-White_x000D_ The Christmas Hirelings_x000D_ The Blue Carbuncle_x000D_ An Exciting Christmas Eve_x000D_ The Spirit of Christmas…

Book When It Rained at Hembry Castle

Download or read book When It Rained at Hembry Castle written by Meredith Allard and published by Copperfield Press. This book was released on 2021-01-11 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lush historical novel set in Victorian England, When It Rained at Hembry Castle is the story of an aristocratic family, secrets that dare not be told, and the wonder of falling in love. When the 8th Earl of Staton dies, his eldest son, the unreliable Richard, inherits the title and the family’s home—Hembry Castle. The Earl’s niece, the American-born Daphne, is intrigued by Edward Ellis, a rising author with a first-hand knowledge of Hembry Castle—from the servants’ hall. Can Richard come to terms with his title before bringing ruin on his family? Will Edward and Daphne find their way to each other despite the obstacles of life at Hembry Castle? When It Rained at Hembry Castle is a page-turning, romantic novel with vivid characters and an engrossing story that will keep you guessing until the end.

Book THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CHEER  180  Novels  Tales   Poems in One Volume  Illustrated Edition

Download or read book THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CHEER 180 Novels Tales Poems in One Volume Illustrated Edition written by Charles Dickens and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 8099 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of "THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CHEER: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Contents: A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) A Christmas Inspiration (Lucy Maud Montgomery) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) The Twelve Days of Christmas Silent Night Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Birds' Christmas Carol (Kate Douglas Wiggin) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Toinette and the Elves (Susan Coolidge) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) Thurlow's Christmas Story (John Kendrick Bangs) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann)...