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Rebecca Hutton’s happy life in Melcombe Saint Abbott is cut tragically short when unexpected and life-changing news arrives one Christmas Eve.
In the wake of this tragedy, she finds solace through song and friendship amongst members of the village choir.
With new residents at Melcombe Grange, her singing attracts the attentions of a particularly handsome gentleman …
Willard Hackett is the dashing son of the regimental Colonel, a man with a fine career ahead of him. He is so moved by the solo he hears on his first Christmas Eve in Melcombe Saint Abbott that he simply must seek out its performer. However, the life of a soldier is one of separation. How can romance blossom when one must go far away to fight for Queen and country?
When Willard returns to Melcombe Grange, will he find that Rebecca has forgotten him? And will she believe that any chance of love is long gone? Do they dare hope for something more or will Christmas Eve forever be tinged with the tragedy of the past?
A delightful and heartwarming Christmas tale you’re sure to enjoy.
“The Christmas Songbird” and all Catharine Dobbs' novellas are wholesome Victorian Romances.
Genre: Sagas
Rebecca Hutton’s happy life in Melcombe Saint Abbott is cut tragically short when unexpected and life-changing news arrives one Christmas Eve.
In the wake of this tragedy, she finds solace through song and friendship amongst members of the village choir.
With new residents at Melcombe Grange, her singing attracts the attentions of a particularly handsome gentleman …
Willard Hackett is the dashing son of the regimental Colonel, a man with a fine career ahead of him. He is so moved by the solo he hears on his first Christmas Eve in Melcombe Saint Abbott that he simply must seek out its performer. However, the life of a soldier is one of separation. How can romance blossom when one must go far away to fight for Queen and country?
When Willard returns to Melcombe Grange, will he find that Rebecca has forgotten him? And will she believe that any chance of love is long gone? Do they dare hope for something more or will Christmas Eve forever be tinged with the tragedy of the past?
A delightful and heartwarming Christmas tale you’re sure to enjoy.
“The Christmas Songbird” and all Catharine Dobbs' novellas are wholesome Victorian Romances.
Genre: Sagas
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