The Christmas Cure is a Short Read - approximately 2 hours or more - in The Yankee Years series.
During the Second World War, one song familiar to American servicemen and women around the world conjured warm, comforting memories like no other. But, for some "White Christmas" unbearably deepened their longing for home.
December 1942: Lieutenant Marjorie Baxter is an intelligent, competent U.S. army nurse newly posted to the 160th Station Hospital at Necarne Castle, Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Preparing to spend her first ever Christmas away from home, she appears aloof as she struggles to hide her homesickness. And everywhere she goes, she hears "White Christmas".
Reverent Herbert Lindsay, the widowed rector of a nearby village church and a keen herbalist, is rebuilding his life after his beloved wife's unexpected death two years ago. Exempt from military service after a childhood accident left him blind in one eye, he is dedicated to serving his parishioners as well as the Allied military personnel he encounters in his community.
The pair cross paths when Reverend Lindsay brings a civilian woman, injured by a U.S. army vehicle, to the U.S. military hospital. Although they intrigue each other, the nurse's determined reserve stymies the minister's friendly overtures.
As they continue to be thrown together during the Christmas season, can Marjorie open her heart to Herbert's friendship, homespun remedies and advice, and maybe more?
A tale for fans of Maggie Hope, Donna Douglas and Ellie Dean.
The Yankee Years series: During the Second World War Northern Ireland hosted American, British and Canadian troops. County Fermanagh welcomed Air Force squadrons hunting U-boats and defending shipping convoys in the Atlantic Ocean and Army battalions training and preparing for deployment to Europe's Western Front. After the Allied troops arrived, life would never be the same again. The Yankee Years novels and Short Reads weave thrilling and romantic tales of the people and the era.
Genre: Historical
During the Second World War, one song familiar to American servicemen and women around the world conjured warm, comforting memories like no other. But, for some "White Christmas" unbearably deepened their longing for home.
December 1942: Lieutenant Marjorie Baxter is an intelligent, competent U.S. army nurse newly posted to the 160th Station Hospital at Necarne Castle, Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Preparing to spend her first ever Christmas away from home, she appears aloof as she struggles to hide her homesickness. And everywhere she goes, she hears "White Christmas".
Reverent Herbert Lindsay, the widowed rector of a nearby village church and a keen herbalist, is rebuilding his life after his beloved wife's unexpected death two years ago. Exempt from military service after a childhood accident left him blind in one eye, he is dedicated to serving his parishioners as well as the Allied military personnel he encounters in his community.
The pair cross paths when Reverend Lindsay brings a civilian woman, injured by a U.S. army vehicle, to the U.S. military hospital. Although they intrigue each other, the nurse's determined reserve stymies the minister's friendly overtures.
As they continue to be thrown together during the Christmas season, can Marjorie open her heart to Herbert's friendship, homespun remedies and advice, and maybe more?
A tale for fans of Maggie Hope, Donna Douglas and Ellie Dean.
The Yankee Years series: During the Second World War Northern Ireland hosted American, British and Canadian troops. County Fermanagh welcomed Air Force squadrons hunting U-boats and defending shipping convoys in the Atlantic Ocean and Army battalions training and preparing for deployment to Europe's Western Front. After the Allied troops arrived, life would never be the same again. The Yankee Years novels and Short Reads weave thrilling and romantic tales of the people and the era.
Genre: Historical
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