I have read a number of Amanda Cabot's books before and have loved them all. This one is special to my heart and it will be a book that I keep to reread repetitively, for a lot of reasons.
I, like Celia, love roses. Can you tell by my blog background and picture in the heading? No? What about the title? Or perhaps the quote? And I love Christmas. Nothing on my blog right now Christmas related (except this book, and it's not all centered around the holiday either), but soon (check after Thanksgiving).
Anyway, I knew as soon as I saw the title I wanted to read this book. Roses at Christmastime in 1882? How is that possible? It is and Amanda made me a believer. I'm not going to give it away as I hate spoilers. You'll just have to read it to believe it.
Back cover:
Celia Anderson doesn't need anything for Christmas except a few more boarders, which are hard to come by in this small mining town. She certainly doesn't have a husband on her Christmas wish list. But when a wandering carpenter finds lodging at her boarding house, she admits that she might remarry if she found the right man--the kind of man who would bring her roses for Christmas. It would take a miracle to get roses during a harsh Wyoming winter. But Christmas, after all, is the time for miracles . . .
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Blessings,
Ginger
Oh! Sounds intriguing. I LOVE Christmas, and stories that center around it are perfect for a snowy night by the tree, right? Great review, Ginger:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. I appreciate your comments, and this is a perfect book for snuggling with a cup of hot tea/coffee/hot chocolate and your favorite blankie.
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