Waiting for Christmas

ISBN: 149647628X

Author: Austin, Lynn

Condition: New

In this hope-filled Gilded Age Christmas novella from bestselling author Lynn Austin, the year is 1901 and the hustle and bustle of the holidays is descending on New Yorks Fifth Avenue.For the first time in her privileged life, Adelaide Forsythe wont be swept up in it. She couldnt be happier about the prospect of a quieter Christmas. Thats not to say her transition from Miss to Mrs. has been without challenge. Though she doesnt regret marrying for love instead of wealth, she can barely light the hearth or cook more than burnt toast. She feels woefully unprepared to run her own household.Then, on the first Sunday of Advent, winter winds bring change through two unlikely means: a young orphan boy, hiding near Adelaides front steps, and a seasoned housekeeper who seems too good to be true.The boy, Jack, claims he isnt an orphan at all and is desperate to reunite his family. Adelaide and her husband Howard work tirelessly to solve the riddle of Jacks story, while Adelaides new endeavors open her eyes to a world beyond her past experience-and all the challenge and possibility it holds. As Christmas approaches, small glimmers of wonder light the way toward the answers Adaleide seeks and the most miraculous gift of all.The novella length of this delightful work of Christmas fiction about the true meaning of Christmas makes this a great stocking stuffer or host/hostess gift Beautiful hardcover, giftable size Great companion to All My Secrets by Lynn Austin Includes discussion questions for book clubs