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The Promise of Christmas Past: A Mackinac Island Novella
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ISBN13: 9798985400632
Publisher: Linda Hughes
Published: Aug 1 2022
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Linda Hughes
Published: Aug 1 2022
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Christmas past and present intertwine in this dual timeline novellaas one woman's probe into the past reveals family secrets that could redefine her future.1822. Gichi, a feisty seven-year-old Odawa girl, is raised on rugged Mackinac Island.
2022. Wanda, a midlife divorcée, visits the historical island in search of answers.
Gichi struggles to reconcile her upbringing with a new kind of Christmas celebration. Her adopted big brother, an Irishman, is adjusting to new ways, too. When he's called back to Eire, it leaves her bereft. Consequently, she makes a promise that will resonate down through the ages.
Wanda travels to the island to find out about her family heritage. After all, her kids are grown and gone, her two-timing husband is now her ex, and it isn't like she knows what else to do with herself. Perhaps a look back will ultimately lead to a journey of self-discovery.
It's on Christmas Day that Gichi's ancient promise rings true, and Wanda's life is forever changed.Enchanting. Inspiring. Heart-warming. The Promise of Christmas Past delivers a cherished gift of abounding hope and everlasting love.Set on Mackinac Island, voted the #1 island in the U.S.A. in 2022, #1 bestselling and award-winning author Linda Hughes transports you back in time to experience the island as it once was and to sense the enchantment it harbors today. If you can't visit in person, let this novella take you there. If you can visit, sit outside and breathe the refreshing great lake air while you read.Gichi would be pleased.
Gichi struggles to reconcile her upbringing with a new kind of Christmas celebration. Her adopted big brother, an Irishman, is adjusting to new ways, too. When he's called back to Eire, it leaves her bereft. Consequently, she makes a promise that will resonate down through the ages.
Wanda travels to the island to find out about her family heritage. After all, her kids are grown and gone, her two-timing husband is now her ex, and it isn't like she knows what else to do with herself. Perhaps a look back will ultimately lead to a journey of self-discovery.
It's on Christmas Day that Gichi's ancient promise rings true, and Wanda's life is forever changed.Enchanting. Inspiring. Heart-warming. The Promise of Christmas Past delivers a cherished gift of abounding hope and everlasting love.Set on Mackinac Island, voted the #1 island in the U.S.A. in 2022, #1 bestselling and award-winning author Linda Hughes transports you back in time to experience the island as it once was and to sense the enchantment it harbors today. If you can't visit in person, let this novella take you there. If you can visit, sit outside and breathe the refreshing great lake air while you read.Gichi would be pleased.
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