Christmas Fireside Short Stories

Author : Margaret Dickinson,Annie Murray,Diane Allen,Rita Bradshaw,Mary Wood,Pam Weaver
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781447276821

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Christmas Fireside Stories by Margaret Dickinson,Annie Murray,Diane Allen,Rita Bradshaw,Mary Wood,Pam Weaver Pdf

Christmas Fireside Stories is a delightful festive collection of short stories that includes delicious Christmas recipes recommended by the authors as well as extracts from your favourite saga novels. Christmas at Briar Farm by Diane Allen Christmas preparations are in full swing at Briar farm as the Bainbridge family get ready for a traditional 1960s Christmas – with all the trimmings. Kate's Miracle by Rita Bradshaw It's Christmas 1919 and things are looking bleak for Kate and her two small children in the north of England. That is until Kate discovers the strength of friendship and community at Christmas time . . . The Gift by Margaret Dickinson Christmas Eve, 1914. A moment of hope unites soldiers on both sides of the firing line as the spirit of Christmas crosses even the divides of war, and an act of generosity changes one man's life forever. Christmas at Thalstead Halt by Annie Murray At Thalstead Halt, the station master has the unexpected task of sheltering snow bound passengers in the run up to Christmas 1886. And the eclectic mix of travellers bring more than one surprise with them . . . You'll Never Know Just How Much I Love You by Pam Weaver Christmas, 1943. The post office at Goring-on-Sea is surrounded by a heavy blanket of winter snow but nothing can stop the last post, or the power of true love at Christmas time. A Wounded Christmas by Mary Wood Can friendship, humour and a Boxing Day party help to ease the sorrows of 1942? A heart-warming story featuring characters from the saga novel Proud of You.

Author : Edward Wagenknecht
Publisher : Putnam Publishing Group
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0448010275

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The Fireside Book of Christmas Stories by Edward Wagenknecht Pdf

Chapter headings are : Christmas is Christ -- Christmas is Santa Claus -- Christmas is Dickens -- Christmas is Home.

Author : Caitlin Matthews
Publisher : Barefoot Books
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1846860652

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Fireside Stories by Caitlin Matthews Pdf

Every time their brother turned a cartwheel, golden oranges fell from his pockets, along with sugar sweets in gold and silver paper. Schnitzle, Schnotzle & Schnootzle

Author : Alan Maitland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0889953821

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Fireside Al's Treasury of Christmas Stories by Alan Maitland Pdf

Presents a collection of Christmas stories, poems, and other writings by such American, British, and Canadian authors as O. Henry, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Margaret Atwood.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063055483

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Midwinter Murder by Agatha Christie Pdf

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.” —Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novels An all-new collection of winter-themed stories from the Queen of Mystery, just in time for the holidays—including the original version of “Christmas Adventure,” never before released in the United States! There’s a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter . . . It’s the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fire with these wintry whodunits from the legendary Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This chilling compendium of short stories—some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple—is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect holiday gift for mystery lovers. “Agatha Christie [is] the maestro of murder tales.” —People

Author : Edward Wagenknecht
Publisher : Putnam Publishing Group
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : UCAL:$B114437

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The Fireside Book of Christmas Stories by Edward Wagenknecht Pdf

Chapter headings are : Christmas is Christ -- Christmas is Santa Claus -- Christmas is Dickens -- Christmas is Home.

Author : Frederick Forsyth
Publisher : Random House
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446474471

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The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth Pdf

The chilling thriller from the international bestselling phenomenon. 'A cunningle wrought tale' Financial Times 'A stirring and beautiful story' The Times _____________ Christmas Eve, 1957. For one Royal Air Force pilot, one last hurdle remains between himself and a cozy Christmas morning in England. A sixty-six-minute flight in his Vampire fighter plane from Germany to Lakenheath. A routine flight plan and a full tank of fuel. What could go wrong? But as the fog begins to close in, the compass goes haywire and the radio dies, leaving him in silence, lost and alone up in the inky black sky. All hope seems lost as he accepts his fate when, out of nowhere, a vintage fighter-bomber appears and is miraculously trying to make contact. For one lonely pilot this is a miracle, but really the mystery has just begun ... _____________ With over 1,000 5* reviews . . . ***** 'This was for me the best Christmas military short story' ***** 'What a great story!! I just loved it.' ***** 'A splendid story. Still have goosebumps after reading it.' ***** 'I, too, read this every Christmas season - and think of it often throughout the year.' ***** 'What a wonderful surprising ending, I didn't see that coming, very good story, I think imma remember it for a long time.'

Author : Edward Charles Wagenknecht
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1000306302

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The Fireside Book of Christmas Stories by Edward Charles Wagenknecht Pdf

Author : Truman Capote
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385392761

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A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote Pdf

A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them.

Author : William Wymark Jacobs
Publisher : Litres
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785041239565

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The Toll-House by William Wymark Jacobs Pdf

Author : Charles Dickens,Algernon Blackwood
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1977752810

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Fireside Ghost Stories for Christmas Eve by Charles Dickens,Algernon Blackwood Pdf

Ghost stories at Christmas can be traced back to pagan times - Yule and Saturnalia - when the Winter Solstice (like Hallowe'en and Wulpurgis Night) was viewed as a moment in space and time where the thinness of the boundaries between the supernatural and human worlds became remarkably plastic, and all manner of strange things were said to be seen and heard in the winter air. while we no longer have the old stories spoken in the old homes around the old fires by the old myth-keepers, let us sit around and enjoy some of the stories that would have sent shivers up the great-great-grandchildren of those little ones sitting around the Yule fire - the supernatural literature of the Victorians and Edwardians. Enclosed in this volume are tales of dark winter nights and harrowing encounters between the worlds of Man and the Hereafter. There are tales of cursed antiquities, otherworldly toy stores, possessed dolls, deals with the devil, and murderous cabin fever. I hope your Christmas is - as M. R. James put it "may be the cheerfuller for a story-book" which takes you back to a different world - one not mapped out, trending, or tweeted about, one dark, forbidding, and evocative. Perhaps I may be a luddite for saying it, but I find something strangely comforting in that. Something consoling and hushing and chilling. Perhaps you will, too.

Author : Patrick Kennedy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Tales
ISBN : UCAL:$B263165

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The Fireside Stories of Ireland by Patrick Kennedy Pdf

Author : Susan Wiggs
Publisher : MIRA
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780369719805

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Fireside by Susan Wiggs Pdf

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs Visiting Willow Lake is a life-changing experience — tune in for an irresistible tale of new dreams and finding love where you least expect it. Baseball hopeful Bo Crutcher is about to get his shot at the majors. That is, until life throws him a curveball. When AJ, the son he’s never met, lands on his doorstep, Bo’s life becomes forever changed. He quickly learns that he’ll need all the help he can get. When Kimberly van Dorn was hired to smooth Bo’s rough exterior for the media, she expected the kind of shallow pro athlete she’s used to handling. But Bo is willing to sacrifice everything for his vulnerable son. Over a breathtaking winter on frozen Willow Lake, she realizes she still has much to learn about putting love first. Previously published. Read the Lakeshore Chronicles Series by Susan Wiggs: Book One: Summer at Willow Lake Book Two: The Winter Lodge Book Three: Dockside Book Four: Snowfall at Willow Lake Book Five: Fireside Book Six: Lakeshore Christmas Book Seven: The Summer Hideaway Book Eight: Marrying Daisy Bellamy Book Nine: Return to Willow Lake Book Ten: Candlelight Christmas Book Eleven: Starlight on Willow Lake

Author : Gene Hill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781628732351

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A Hunter's Fireside Book by Gene Hill Pdf

For decades, Gene Hill’s articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. A Hunter’s Fireside Book captures the essence of the life of a sportsman and explores the full spectrum of the hunter’s experience: sunrises in the duck blind, an unforgettable hunter’s moon, the camaraderie of men who know the pleasures of being wet and cold and a little bit lost.

Author : Frank Cowper
Publisher : Biblioasis
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781771962605

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Christmas Eve on a Haunted Hulk by Frank Cowper Pdf

Reading a ghost story on Christmas Eve was once as much a part of traditional Christmas celebrations as turkey, eggnog, and Santa Claus. When he finds an abandoned duck punt on Christmas Eve, a hunter rows out into the marsh and comes across a shipwreck. He climbs aboard to explore—and finds himself trapped when a surge snaps the mooring line and his punt floats away. Sleep eludes him, and soon he discovers that he's not the only one trapped on the derelict ship.