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Waiting for Christmas

A Novella

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Waiting for Christmas

By: Lynn Austin
Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
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The year is 1901, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays is descending on New York's Fifth Avenue.

For the first time in her privileged life, Adelaide Forsythe couldn’t be happier about the prospect of a quiet Christmas. That’s not to say her transition from Missto Mrs. has been without challenge. Though she doesn’t regret marrying for love instead of wealth, she feels woefully unprepared to run her own household.

Then, on the first Sunday of Advent, winter winds bring surprising change, first through a young orphan boy and then a seasoned housekeeper who seems too good to be true.

The boy, Jack, claims he isn’t an orphan at all and is desperate to reunite his family. While Adelaide and her husband work tirelessly to solve the riddle of Jack's story, Adelaide's new endeavors open her eyes to a world beyond her past experience—and all the possibility it holds. As Christmas approaches, small glimmers of wonder light the way toward the answers Adelaide seeks and the most miraculous gift of all.

©2024 Lynn Austin (P)2024 Recorded Books
Historical Historical Fiction Romance Winter Celebration Christmas
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Heartwarming Christmas Story

Follow this captivating, continued narrative of Howard and Addy as they begin married life together. Their lives are filled with the challenges and adjustments that naturally come when two become one. Watch as their lives suddenly take on a new twist. A young, recently orphaned boy, Jack shows up at their doorstep, which is just the beginning of a new adventure. A quest to find Jack’s lost sister, where they experience an unbelievable, eye opening, first hand look into the heartbreaking despair of orphanages. The story continues with several highs and lows along the way. And most difficult of all, waiting for Christmas. Will Jack’s father return as he has promised?

This story introduces several new characters along with their needs, wisdom, strengths, weaknesses and more. We are also reunited with several characters from All My Secrets. Adelaide’s work in the woman’s suffrage movement opens her vision for ministry as was kindled by her late grandmother’s faith filled ministry work.

Follow this young family, watch them grow and their dreams unfold as they prepare for their first Christmas together. This is a story of love, respect, compassion and faith.

Lynn Austin has done a tremendous job reminding the reader of hope, love, joy and peace. This Christmas novella will warm your heart and encourage your faith.

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Enjoyable Christmas Read

Such a sweet little novella that continues the story from Lynn's previous novels, All My Secrets. I always enjoy knowing "the rest of the story" after reading a novel and this little story satisfies that with the continuation of Adelaide Stanhope, now Forsythe after her marriage to Howard Forsythe. The narration is enjoyable to listen to and the story is sweet. I highly recommend this wonderful book.

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