An Irish Country Christmas by Patrick Taylor
Barry Laverty, M.B., is looking forward to his first
Christmas in the village of Ballybucklebo, at least until he learns that his
sweetheart, Patricia, might not be coming home for the holidays. That unhappy
prospect dampens his spirits somewhat, but Barry has little time to dwell on
his romantic disappointments. Christmas may be drawing nigh, but there is
little peace to be found on earth, especially for a young doctor plying his
trade in the emerald glens of rural Ireland.
From Dolores and Genevieve, two spinster sisters who must break
free from their mother’s powerful personality, to Alice, who is facing having
to open her home and her heart to the one visitor that she does not want this
Christmas, from a captivating family story triggered by a letter to Lily’s
disastrous arrival at her best friend’s wedding, these are stories to make you
laugh, cry and nod in recognition.
Dickens at Christmas by Charles Dickens
This elegant collection gathers together not only Dickens'
Christmas Books but also stories that Dickens wrote for the special seasonal
editions of his periodicals “All the Year Round” and “Household Words”, and the
hilarious festive episodes from “The Pickwick Papers”.
Driving Home For Christmas by Emma Hannigan
Christmas at Huntersbrook House is a family tradition and
this year it's even more important as, with mounting debts and insufficient
income from the livery yard, it looks like the Craig family might have to sell
their beloved family home. Pippa, Joey and Lainey are the three grown up Craig
children who, caught up with their own lives in Dublin, are, as yet, unaware of
the problems facing Huntsersbrook. As the Christmas season approaches, the
Craig family need to do some soul-searching and what better place than around
the fire at Huntersbrook House.
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson
It's Christmas Eve, and Detective Alex Cross has been called
out to catch someone who's robbing his church's collection box. That mission
behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and the children.
The tree-decorating is barely under way before his phone rings again - a
horrific hostage situation is quickly spiralling out of control. Away from his
own family on the most precious of days, Alex calls upon every ounce of his
training, creativity, and daring to save another family. He risks everything - and
he may not make it back alive for Christmas dinner.
With Love at Christmas by Carole Matthews
Juliet Joyce adores Christmas. She loves the presents, the
tree, the turkey, the tinsel, everything. Already the festive spirit is upon
her, which is just as well as this Christmas things are starting to get out of
hand. Her son Tom is out of work and bringing home a slew of unsuitable
partners; pregnant daughter Chloe and her little boy have moved back in;
Juliet's father, Frank, is getting over a heartbreak of his own and Rita, her
eccentric mother, is behaving more erratically each day. And has the chaos got
too much for Juliet's husband Rick?
Christmas with Gordan by Gordan Ramsey
Gordan’s menus are built around a choice of 5 main course
centrepieces - turkey, goose, beef, ham or sea bass - and include starters,
accompaniments and desserts for each. To take the stress out of Christmas,
Gordon offers masses of advice on ordering, shopping, preparation and timing.
Also included is a great chapter on Party Food, and inspired recipes for
Breakfast & Brunch, Lunches & Suppers, and Sweet Treats. Gordon's
favourite Christmas ingredients, including stilton, smoked salmon, turkey and
ham, are highlighted with suggestions for creative ways to use them over the
Christmas period. Advice on wines and party drinks, cheese and other festive
ingredients complete this invaluable guide to the perfect Christmas.
“All I Want for
Christmas” is a collection of heart warming short stories written by some
of Ireland’s bestselling authors, all of whom are donating their royalties to
Barnardos.
Some of Ireland’s top women fiction writers come together in
this collection of humourous, witty, sad, charming and poignant stories to ensure
there is a great read for everyone.
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