Are you looking for a book with some short stories that have an old fashioned feel to them? Stories that will get you in the Christmas mood? Then look no farther.
Wind Chimes
Victoria Minks
Christmas is a day of forgiveness, love, God, and family, no matter where you live or when you lived. These stories will take you somewhere long ago, and yet much like today. With a touch of humor and a family-loving gentleness, these stories carry all the hope of Christmas.
The Wind Chimes– Still bitter over a hurtful mistake a year ago, Martin Roebuck meets the despised doctor on Christmas Eve.
The Two Runaways– Lost while running away from home, Albert Russell is taken in by an old man, who seems to also have past grievances.
On the Fourth Floor– Though living on the same floor, George Nolan and Christin Rimmers overlook each other– until a common challenge brings them together the night before Christmas Eve.
The Spinster– Wanting to avoid Christmas loneliness, Milly Lambert finds herself in the cabin of an old woman who holds a wise secret.
The Broken Man– Criminal Arch Fisher attempts to take advantage of a kindly old settler in the woods, but things go miserably awry.
Winifred’s Adventure– Elderly couple Amias and Winifred Hambly–eager for an uncommon life–discover a dying mother the day before Christmas.
My Review
I enjoyed these short Christmas stories. The plots and characters were unique. I’m not sure which of them was my favorite, perhaps the last one because of the ending, or maybe the fourth story because I could feel with the main character, but they all held such good messages. It was a little hard in several of the stories to get a good feel of the time period, and sometimes the conversations seemed a bit forced or out of place, but over all, the stories were well done and I didn’t want them to end.
What is a Collection of Christmas stories that you like?
Yours, of course, Rebekah!! And I’m not saying that ‘just because’. 🙂 I do so love your Christmas books!!
But for an actual Christmas book, (not a collection of shorties :), nothing could compare with Christie’s Christmas. I absolutely love that book!! It’s so very charming.
Yes, “Christie’s Christmas” is a delight! I’m glad you enjoy it! 🙂 And it’s nice to know you enjoy my Christmas stories as well.
That cover image really caught my interest. The stories sound cozy and fun. 🙂
Isn’t it a fun cover? They were a delight to read.
Awww. . . ‘Wind Chimes’!!! That was the first publication of my writing mentor. <3 Thanks for including it!! I really liked Estie's story too. I liked them all, really. They all had some parts I loved. 😉
Oh, how fun. I didn’t know Victoria was your writing mentor. 🙂 Her stories in this collection were lovely.
Yes. I met her when I was 12 and she was the inspiration to start writing for real. :). She was always there with tips and advice and explanations. . . <3
How fun! It’s always great when you meet someone who can help you in something you enjoy.