Christmas By Candlelight: A cosy, escapist festive treat by the bestselling Queen of Christmas
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!
‘There’s nothing quite like a Karen Swan novel to get you in the festive mood – Seasonal escapism at its best’ – Woman & Home
Snowed in for the holidays, old truths rise to the surface. Christmas by Candlelight is a cosy Christmas story from Karen Swan, bestselling author of The Stolen Hours.
It’s three days before Christmas and starting to snow when high-flier Libby and her new boyfriend reluctantly attend her university reunion.
Hosted by Archie Templeton – the heartbreaker of their group – at his grand family estate in Yorkshire, the night is a great success until they go to leave: the road is now blocked with snow.
At first, being snowed in together is fun. But as hours pass everyone grows restless.
Then the power goes out . . .
Hunkered down together by candlelight, they reminisce about old times – and tensions soon start to rise. Secrets from the past begin to unravel and Libby is confronted with a truth she has long tried to deny.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Macmillan (26 Oct. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 2278 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 412 pages |
by jacronin
Really enjoyable storyline that jumps between past and present. Somewhat towards the end there was an incident that I felt the book could’ve done without. Yes it added a bit of drama and aided a couple finally getting together, however it was all a bit ridiculous.
Taking off a star for that otherwise fabulous.
Definitely worth a read.
by susan hurry
Not sure about this one. I’ve waited so long for this but I may have to read it again. The story was slow to get going and the two main characters not really likeable at first. With the timeline going back and forth you had to keep reminding yourself who was who. A bit disappointing to be honest
by Eileen
Always loved Karens books they are so enjoyable a lovely Christmas read
by Emma
I love Ms Swan’s books and this story hit all expectations! I always get hooked from the first page.
No spoilers here – I just highly recommend reading it! ????️????
by badnanny
It never fails to amaze me that Every Karen Swan book has not only a great story but such a detailed one, most ” Christmas ” books feature a ” woman/ man, been hurt in some relationship and distraught finds themselves in a snowed in country cottage, where they ” some how” meet the love of their life! But, Karen Swan gives us a believable story with believable characters that winds and coils into a brilliant adventure! She’s just BRILLIANT. You can of course read this while drinking hot chocolate and sucking on a candy cane!
by Elizabethd
Normally I cant wait to read a Karen Swann book, but saved this one for a quiet moment. Sadly I am disappointed. I don’t like dual time lines, but that’s my personal preference. I just couldn’t feel any empathy for the characters, most of whom seemed almost caricatures of public school twits. It was not a ‘cosy Christmas’ story at all though the descriptions of the icy weather were very well written. She has written so many lovely books with far more interesting backgrounds.
Sorry Karen, I look forward to your next book anyway.
by Kindle Customer
Having read all of Karen Swan’s novels, I’m a dedicated fan. Christmas by Candlelight did not disappoint. Loved the believable characters. The setting and storyline. A Christmas/winter read at it’s best. Dive in and escape any winter blues.
by barbara lynn findlay
thank you