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"A Family Christmas"a perfect regency. Elizabeth Chambers has been overpowered all of her life by her mother's strong personality and this Christmas starts out as no exception. Lady Templar has every inclination to control Elizabeth's household until Elizabeth's husband, Edwin Chambers, unexpectedly returns home to celebrate his first Christmas with his estranged wife.
"The Star of Bethlehem" focuses on the marriage of the Earl of Lisle to Estelle. In a fit of anger, Estelle tossed her ring, affectionately dubbed The Star of Bethlehem, at Allan. Now, the ring is lost and it appears their marriage is as well. However, the arrival of a young apprentice chimney sweeper will soon change all of their lives.
"The Best Gift" brings together a lonely teacher, a student, a viscount who hates Christmas, and an illegitimate child as they create an unforgettable Christmas. Jane Craggs is thrilled when Viscount Buckley requests her assistance at chaperoning his niece. However, he didn't expect the surprise awaiting him when he realizes his daughter, Veronica, has been sent to him as her mother is gone.
"Playing House" begins with Lilias Angrove's request that the Marquess of Bedford fulfill an old "debt" simply by providing her sister and brother with a Christmas goose and a doll. Stephen thinks Lilias is after his money but he is in for the surprise of his life as his daughter, Dora, helps him recover the true spirit of Christmas.
"No Room at the Inn" concludes this anthology by returning to the real meaning of Christmas. A group of weary travelers find themselves trapped at a dismal inn due to the heavy rainstorms. The arrival of a very pregnant Lisa Curtis and the expectant father, Tom Suffield, will change everything when there is "No Room at the Inn".
This is a delightful collection of five Christmas stories.