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  1. Virginia
    Nebraska
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great book!!
    November 14, 2012
    Virginia
    Nebraska
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Gordon Shaw was drunk years ago, when he threw a curling stone and injured a young boy. A few years later he left home, shunned and alone.

    Years later Gordon finds himself again in his hometown, Stirling, praying to get in and out before anyone recognized him. He almost made it. He is on the train bound for Edinburgh when he thinks the lady sitting across the aisle from him looks familiar. He finds out her brother is the one he injured.

    He has been dying to make things right for this family. It's Christmas Eve and he's sure he has a God-given chance to accomplish that. He befriends the girl, Meg, but he can't seem to get his full name out, a name that he is sure will make her turn her back on him.

    I'm telling you one more thing about the book, except to say the author, Liz Curtis Higgs, has done it again! I tell you, I can't get enough of her books. Liz is definitely one of those authors I just know I'll love whatever book she pens.

    A Wreath of Snow, by Liz Curtis Higgs, is a Victorian Christmas novella, set in 1894 Scotland. You can see in the graphic above that cover is stunning. The book is hardback, published by Waterbrook, Multnomah Press.

    I can not think of a single thing I didn't like about the book. I try and keep all "romancey" type books away from my 12 year old, I know she's getting to that age, but I'm not wanting to open the door wide for her yet with the whole boy/girl meet/fall in love, scenario yet.

    However! While this book is a romance story, the romance is so light as to almost not even be noticed, I would give this book to her to read and not have a second thought about it.
  2. Emmy
    Quincy, MA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    November 7, 2012
    Emmy
    Quincy, MA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Very much enjoyed "A Wreath of Snow" -- have read all of Liz Curtis Higgs Scottish books. The message in this Christmas novella of love and forgiveness was a great read. Look forward to reading all her books. This book would be a great Christmas gift!
  3. pirategrl1014
    Mesquite, TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Wreath of Snow-Beautifully Charming and Delightf
    November 1, 2012
    pirategrl1014
    Mesquite, TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 3
    Meets Expectations: 5
    A beautiful, delightful and charming story wrote of tragedy, forgiveness, hope, love and acceptance, wrapped in Gods enduring grace and forgiveness. Taking place in Scotland in the 18th century the author captures the time effortlessly. You are immediately taken back to a simpler time, and launched into the lives of these well developed characters. You connect with the family dynamics. Her main characters are complex and carry the weight of unforgiveness like a heavy load on their backs. It makes the pain fresh and they live the experience over and over again. You feel Allen's pain from his tragedy and how it continued to develop; not only into a physical pain, but an emotional and psychological one as well, yearning for the approval and undivided attention of his father. You experience the struggles of Gordon Shaw and Meg as they both strive to deal with their emotional pain from past hurts and also learning to love and forgive as our God loves and forgive. A lesson we all can be reminded of from time to time in our lives.

    This book was a fast read, but a wonderful one that I would highly recommend. This author writes about a period time gone by when the value of family were strong and home and honesty were gifts to be treasured. Liz shows through her characters. Forgiveness is a gift from God to set us free from the pain of the past. God gives us many chances to be set free from the chains that hold us back from really receiving all he has for us. It's the greatest Christmas gift of all. It's one to be passed on for sure!

    From the book:

    "Wrapped in a cloud of steam, the engine rolled to a stop, the screech of metal against metal filling the frosty air. Snow blew across the railway platform and around Meg's calfskin walking boots. The weather definitely was not improving.

    She ordered tea with milk and sugar, eying the currant buns and sweet mincemeat tarts displayed beneath a bell jar. Later, perhaps, when her appetite returned. At the moment her stomach was twisted into a knot.

    "Anything else for you?" the cashier asked as she handed over the tea, steaming and fragrant.

    Meg was surprised to find her fingers trembling when she lifted the cup. "All I want is a safe journey home."

    "On a day like this?" the round-faced woman exclaimed. "None but the Almighty can promise you that, lass."

    Disclaimer:

    "I received a copy of this book from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for my review."
  4. Faye
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Christmas Story of Forgiveness
    October 25, 2012
    Faye
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    A powerful tale of Christmas healing and new hope for the new year.

    Meg is on her way home for Christmas, when she is unexpectedly delayed.

    Gordon is a shadow from Meg's past, the man who she blames for many past hurts. Gordon wants nothing more than to make things right, can forgiveness find a place in this family's heart this special Christmas?

    A Wreath of Snow is a tale of Christmas healing and forgiveness, making this book a short but touching read just in time for the holidays!

    I read this book in practically one sitting! I found it short but powerful, and riveting to the point where I didn't want to put it down. The characters were well developed, and the emotions ran deep in this heart-warming tale.

    This book was well written and very well researched, I appreciated how meticulous Ms. Higgs was with the timing and attention to detail that made this book as authentic as possible to the time period.

    I guess the only negative thing that I have to say (which isn't all that negative), is that I wished that the story hadn't been so short because of how much I enjoyed it :) I thought that perhaps I would have liked it to have a nice epilogue or something, but overall I found it a very enjoyable story that I would happily recommend!

    I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
  5. Lindz2012
    Gastonville
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    This is a great for the Holiday season
    October 24, 2012
    Lindz2012
    Gastonville
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    My I love this. It really keeps the holiday spirt a live. It is centered around Christmas season. Something happen about dozen years that though both Gordon and Margret. I love this book because it bring in the historical fiction with a romance that blooms though out the book.

    The Campbell's do not realize that they hold a grudge towards someone. There son is hiding something as well about this injury. Though it all things get cleared up and worked though since there train was abandon because of snow and something else.

    If you enjoy historical fiction or looking for one during the holiday season. This one is quite a pick and you get two in one with one.
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