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Monday, November 1, 2021

A Magical Victorian Christmas By Michele Ashman Bell-A Christmas Book Review


 

Product Details

  • Title: A Magical Victorian Christmas
  • Author:Michele Ashman Bell
  • Genre: Historical Christmas Romance
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09J9ZHL4X
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4089 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • ***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***


Book Summary

A new tradition. A season of miracles. And a decision that will change everything.

In 1866, Clara Rose lives a quiet life in her hometown of York, until one day a mysterious Christmas tree appears in the town square. Clara is sure something wonderful is about to happen. The town blacksmith’s nephew, Erik Bauer, is new to town, and his ready smile, love of laughter, and handsome face charms her. Just when things couldn’t be more perfect, the most important man in town, Lord-Lieutenant Bradford, takes an interest in Clara and states his intentions of marrying her. Clara’s once simple life becomes very complicated. As Christmas time approaches, a decision must be made. Does she marry Bradford to secure her future, or go against her father’s wishes and marry the man who speaks to her heart?


My Review

It's that time of year when you want to start reading Christmas stories again. A Magical Victorian Christmas is the book you've been looking for. It's a mixture of a love story, trying to do the right thing for your family, encouraging the downtrodden, and standing up for oneself. 


The story takes place in the month of December, 1866, in the small English town of York that is in great need of "The Christmas Spirit". The kind and sweet Clara lives with her father and works at the town bakery. One day she meets the handsome and lively Erik. There is an instant attraction but her father and the town big-shot have other plans for her. I felt so sad for Clara when she was told that she would marry the much older Lord-Lieutenant Bradford to better her and her father's future. He truly is such a revolting and abominable character. This author did a great job in writing the perfect villain. There is great angst for Clara as she is being pulled in so many directions.


As far as the Christmas magic, Erik is the one creating most of it for the town but they don't know it. The town is brought to life with the Christmas spirit as a huge Christmas tree and wooden, lifesize Nativity pieces start to show up in the town square. My favorite part of this story was seeing how such small acts of kindness could help cheer up so many people struggling in life. Though there is much sadness in their town, and readers will truly worry about Clara's future,  but know, that all will be well in the end. A Magical Victorian Christmas will make a wonderful gift for historical fiction readers and don't forget for you too. You will want this magical story to brighten your Christmas season.


Meet Author Michele Ashman Bell

Michele Ashman Bell grew up in St. George, Utah. In fourth grade her teacher wrote on her report card that she “has a tendency to daydream and would probably do well with creative writing.” Her passion for books and her love for keeping a journal helped her develop a desire to become an author.

Michele is currently the author of over twenty books and many Christmas stories. She is married to her college sweetheart, Gary, and is the mother of four children, and has eight grandchildren. Aside from supporting her children and grandchildren in all of their many activities, and teaching Zumba, she loves to travel and do research for her books. And she still loves to daydream.

She loves connecting with readers. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and Bookbub or on her website, www.micheleashmanbell.com or you can email her at micheleabell@gmail.com”


***Purchase A Magical Victorian Christmas HERE***

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