The Christmas Secret: Will an 1880 Christmas Eve Wedding Be Cancelled by Revelations in an Old Diary?
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (579 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1634096754 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Meeting The Past This story revolves around a soon to be Christmas wedding of Elizabeth Canning to David Steiner, and is a very quick read. The story is set in the 1880, and to make the wedding special, Elizabeth wants to be wed in her Grandparents cabin, the home her mother and father also used when they were married. While cleaning she discovers her mother’s sister’s diary, and while reading it, her life is changed forever.While the story held my attention, I felt like I was reading something I had read before. It was predictable and I felt I knew the ending almost from the beginning.I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher . "A Diary and a Wedding" according to Beth Lillis. The Christmas Secret by Wanda E. Brunsetter is a short novella about the upcoming wedding of Elizabeth Canning to David Steiner. Just a few weeks prior to the wedding, Elizabeth discovers an old diary that belonged to her mother’s sister and makes a startling discovery that will affect her wedding. Will the wedding continue or be called off?This is a rather familiar story line and as the book is rather short it is not possible to become connected with the characters. As a novella, it was a pleasant book to read although the outcome really didn’t come as a surprise.I received a copy of this book from NetGalley , Barbour Publish. "What is the secret?" according to Lorraine A. Elizabeth Canning and David Stinner planned a Christmas Eve wedding, Elizabeth’s birthday, in the cabin where her maternal grandparents had started their married live together and her parents after them. She was so excited to be starting her married life there as well.While cleaning the cabin, Elizabeth came across a journal that had belonged to her Aunt. As she read, she discovered some news that turned her world upside down. There was no way she could marry David now. What could she have read in that journal?Elizabeth decided that she had to find her Aunt and find out the truth. She confided in her best friend Helen and made her p
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. To lea
Elizabeth Canning discovers an awful secret in her deceased mother’s diary. Brunstetter delivers a poignant historical story of a couple on the threshold of marriage who are suddenly pulled apart. Can David root out the truth about the past and bring back his bride? Or is the truth destined to bring an ultimate end to their romance?. Bestselling author Wanda E. Believing her chances for a happy marriage are spoiled, she leaves her fiancé a letter and flees town. Anticipating a Christmas Eve wedding with Elizabeth, David Stinner is confused by her letter and desperate to find her
About the AuthorNew York Times, award-winning author, Wanda E. To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at wandabrunstetter. . Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six g