'Wickedly funny . . . a delight' KATIE FFORDE A laugh-out-loud, feel-good festive read filled with characters who will make you feel like part of the family. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Trisha Ashley and Sue Moorcroft. What readers are saying about A Proper Family Christmas: 'A truly wonderful light festive read' 'Made me laugh out loud' 'Wonderful cast of characters, clever plot and delightful twists and turns' 'Such a great story, just how Christmas should be. Beautifully written' 'What a lovely book. An absolute delight to read. The characters are all so entertaining - never a dull moment. Even the cat will have you smiling with his antics' ________ The magic of Christmas has arrived . . . much to William's dismay! William intends to spend Christmas alone with his cat. But with so many empty rooms at the grand Haseley House, William has no excuse when his large and eccentric family invite themselves to stay. As Christmas Day approaches, William's son, daughter and sister arrive, bringing with them partners, children, nannies, friends and hidden agendas ... Surely with a house so large, William and Scratch can keep to themselves. But a quiet Christmas is not to be. Soon William is caught up in his family's dramatic rivalries, and he uncovers some dubious intentions. He knows it wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of mayhem, but this particular family Christmas is going to change everybody's lives . . .
'Wickedly funny, this Christmas house party is both a delight and a horrible warning.
A big family. A whole lot of secrets. A Christmas to remember...
Contains craft and recipe suggestions for family craft activities at Christmas.
"When I began assembling [this] collection, I was skeptical that I would learn anything new about Christmas, but reading and reflecting on the history and spirit of Christmas brought back...
1885) Lloyd Fellows = m. Lady Louisa Scranton | Elizabeth Fellows (b. 1886) William Fellows (b. 1888) Matthew Fellows (b. 1889) David Fleming = m. Sophie Tierney | Lucas Fleming (b. 1894) McBride Family Patrick McBride = m.
The Family Christmas Book
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