A Family Christmas, Katie Flynn
A Family Christmas, Katie Flynn
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A Family Christmas

Author: Katie Flynn

Narrator: Anne Dover

Unabridged: 9 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 12/01/2014

Categories: Fiction, Sagas


Synopsis

Jimmy Trewin and his little sister are devastated by their mother's death and horrified to find themselves entrusted to the care of a hated neighbour, Mrs Huxtable. They hope their father will rescue them when his ship comes into port but this does not happen. When Cyril Huxtable accuses them of theft and threatens a terrible revenge, they decide to leave Liverpool and try to find their mother's family in Wales. Soon, they meet Miss Trent, a school teacher who has been unfairly dismissed, and agree to join forces since Miss Trent also hopes to find relatives in Wales. But Cyril has promised to pursue them until they hand over his property, and soon they realise he has picked up their trail…

About Katie Flynn

Katie Flynn is the pen name of the much-loved writer, Judy Turner, who published over ninety novels in her lifetime. Judy's unique stories were inspired by hearing family recollections of life in Liverpool during the early twentieth century, and her books went on to sell more than eight million copies. Judy passed away in January 2019, aged 82.The legacy of Katie Flynn lives on through her daughter, Holly Flynn, who continues to write under the Katie Flynn name. Holly worked as an assistant to her mother for many years and together they co-authored a number of Katie Flynn novels.Holly lives in the north east of Wales with her husband Simon and their two children. When she's not writing she enjoys walking her two lurchers, Sparky and Snoopy, in the surrounding countryside, and cooking forbidden foods such as pies, cakes and puddings! She looks forward to sharing many more Katie Flynn stories, which she and her mother devised together, with readers in the years to come.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sebastian on December 24, 2021

I used to read this book every Christmas when I had it as a kid and I was reminded of it earlier this year so tracked it down and even re-reading now as an adult was just as magical as reading it when I was younger. I love the traditions and mythology woven into Christmas preparations. It just flows......more

Goodreads review by Emma on January 17, 2022

A charming and interesting book where meet a family a few days before Christmas. As they prepare for Christmas Day, we discover the beginnings behind many Christmas traditions through the inquisitive children and knowledgeable parents!......more