The Romance of a Christmas Card

Name: The Romance of a Christmas Card
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin
ISBN: 9781666530278

Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin

Narrator: Suzie Althens

Unabridged: 1 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 11/02/2021

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Seasonal Fiction, Short Stories

Synopsis

The minister's new wife, Reba, is spirited, kind, and compassionate—she has made the town minister incredibly happy and has organized his affairs so that he can focus on the work of the Lord. Despite all of this, there is still contention in the church due to rebellious youths that threatens to tear the town apart. Reba decides to use her talents in poetry to bring everyone together for the holidays.

About Kate Douglas Wiggin

Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856 – 1923) was an American educator and children’s writer best known for the novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and for her work establishing and training Kindergartens and Kindergarten teachers.

About Suzie Althens

Suzie Althens is an experienced narrator who works regularly with major publishers. She narrates titles in a wide variety of genres, including nonfiction, cozy mysteries, chick lit, suspense, and romance. A resident of Alaska, she spends her free time gardening, sketching, cooking for friends and family, and staring at the mountains.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽

I came across this 1916 Christmas-themed novella while on the search for online short stories about Christmas and the holidays, for the Retro Reads December group read. Highly recommended if you like sentimental, nostalgic stories about bygone days, but it has a few fun sprinkles of spice along with......more

Goodreads review by QNPoohBear

In Beulah, New Hampshire, one Christmas Eve, Reba Larabee, the minister's wife, is struck with inspiration seeing her friend Letty sitting by an open window keeping watch over her twin nephews. Reba intends to draw a picture of Letty's quaint sitting room and sell it to a greeting card company. Lett......more

Goodreads review by Rebekah

This was such a sweet and delightful story! I loved the small town feel, the nosy, gossipy neighbors who think everything that happens is there business, the pastor's wife, and Letty. And Dick and David, though I had to think to remember which was the pastor's son, and which was not, pulled at my he......more

Goodreads review by Mela

I did get to the end, and I liked the sweet idea for this story, but it was too short, and the conclusion too abrupt to truly enjoy it.......more