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- Catherine Dickens, wife of Charles Dickens, experiences her own Christmas Eve transformation as she magically travels through her cherished memories to rediscover her lost love of Christmas.
- About the Author: Rebecca Connolly is the author of more than two dozen novels.
- 176 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Holidays
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"Catherine Dickens, wife of Charles Dickens, experiences her own Christmas Eve transformation as she magically travels through her cherished memories to rediscover her lost love of Christmas"--Book Synopsis
Catherine Dickens, wife of Charles Dickens, experiences her own Christmas Eve transformation as she magically travels through her cherished memories to rediscover her lost love of Christmas.
By 1851, all of London has fallen in love with A Christmas Carol, heralding Charles Dickens as "the man who invented Christmas." But for his wife, Catherine, Christmas is less of a reason for celebration and more of a burden. Between hosting lavish parties, decorating her home, and caring for her eight children--with one more on the way--she feels more like Scrooge than herself this year. But everything changes after a chance encounter with a kitchen cook, who reminds her that Christmas can be a time of miracles and magic, if she is willing to open her heart. Armed with a magical sprig of holly, Kate embarks on three transformative journeys into her past, hoping to reconnect with the love she once felt for the holiday--and with herself. But can these memories be enough to reignite her Christmas spirit? Or are such miraculous transformations only meant for the characters in her husband's beloved tales? Inspired by real individuals, A Carol for Mrs. Dickens reminds us that the true spirit of the holiday lies in love, faith, and the joy of giving.Review Quotes
"Readers will be drawn in by how Connolly imagines what it would have been like in the warm household of Charles Dickens, especially during the Christmas season. Fans of Dickens and his era will enjoy this quick and inspirational read. The book has black-and-white illustrations that add to the Victorian flavor."
-- "Booklist" (7/17/2025 12:00:00 AM)About the Author
Rebecca Connolly is the author of more than two dozen novels. She calls herself a Midwest girl, having lived in Ohio and Indiana. She's always been a bookworm, and her grandma would send her books almost every month so she would never run out. Book Fairs were her carnival, and libraries are her happy place. She received a master's degree from West Virginia University.Dimensions (Overall): 7.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Holidays
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 176
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Format: Hardcover
Author: Rebecca Connolly
Language: English
Street Date: September 23, 2025
TCIN: 1002955494
UPC: 9781639934294
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-1864
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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