An Ivy Hill Christmas: A Tales from Ivy Hill Novella -- Julie Klassen

Richard Brockwell, the younger son of Ivy Hill's most prominent family, hasn't been home for Christmas in years. He prefers to live in the London townhouse, far away from Brockwell Court, the old family secret that haunts him, and the shadows of his past mistakes. But then his mother threatens to stop funding his carefree life--unless he comes home for Christmas. Out of options, he sets out for Ivy Hill, planning to be back on a coach bound for London and his unencumbered bachelor life as soon as the festivities are over.<br/><br/>But Christmas in the country presents unforeseen surprises, including encounters with an orphaned apprentice, the first love he disappointed years ago, and Arabella Awdry, a young lady who is far more appealing than he recalled . . . and determined to have nothing to do with him.<br/><br/>Will Christmastime in Ivy Hill, with its village charm, kissing boughs, joyous songs, and divine hope, work its magic in his heart . . . and hers as well?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Julie Klassen<br><b>Publisher:</b> Bethany House Publishers<br><b>Published:</b> 09/01/2020<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.45lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780764233807<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 07/13/2020<br><i>Booklist</i> 09/01/2020 pg. 60<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Julie Klassen</b> loves all things Jane--Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over a million copi