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Christmas on the Adriatic: A Shadows of the Adriatic Novella
Paperback
Series: Shadows of the Adriatic
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 8 2026
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sometimes the brightest light isn't the one that shines from a lighthouse...it's the one we share with each other.
After the events of Shadows of the Adriatic and The Silent Reef, marine biologist Lena Markovic and the crew of the Sea Whisper are looking forward to a peaceful Christmas. Their mission is simple: deliver gifts, medical supplies, and holiday cheer to Croatia's remote Adriatic islands.
But when a fierce winter storm strands them on the tiny island of Sveta Lucija, they discover the village's most treasured Christmas tradition has vanished.
For more than a century, the Christmas Star-a magnificent lantern displayed in the island's lighthouse every Christmas Eve-has guided fishermen safely home and reminded generations that hope shines brightest in the darkest nights.
Now the lantern is gone.
As Lena and her friends follow forgotten journals, hidden maps, ancient sea caves, and family secrets stretching back through wartime, they uncover a remarkable story of courage, sacrifice, and a promise kept across generations. With Christmas Eve drawing near, the crew must race against time to restore the island's beloved light before an entire community loses a tradition that has united them for over one hundred years.
Filled with breathtaking Croatian coastal scenery, unforgettable holiday traditions, maritime adventure, and heartwarming moments, Christmas on the Adriatic is a cozy holiday mystery celebrating friendship, family, community, and the enduring power of hope.
Whether you're returning to the world of Shadows of the Adriatic or discovering the Sea Whisper crew for the first time, this festive novella will leave you believing that even the smallest light can brighten the darkest night.
Perfect for readers who love:
Christmas mysteries
Heartwarming holiday fiction
Coastal and maritime adventures
Cozy mysteries with historical secrets
Inspirational stories of hope and community
Beautiful international settings
Clean, uplifting fiction
This Christmas, the greatest gift isn't something that can be unwrapped...
It's bringing a light-and a tradition-home.
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