Manchester Christmas
A Novel
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Paraclete Press
Published:15th Sep '21
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A young writer finds love and mystery in a small town, uncovering healing and grace in Manchester Christmas.
In Manchester Christmas, a young writer embarks on a journey to a quaint New England town, seeking purpose and clarity in her life. As she settles into the community, she discovers an atmosphere filled with warmth and kindness. However, her experience takes an intriguing turn when she becomes entwined in the mystery surrounding an old, abandoned church and the untimely death of a young girl. This unexpected connection leads her to confront deeper issues within the community, as well as her own heart.
As the protagonist navigates her new surroundings, she begins to see haunting images within the church's stained-glass windows. These visions raise questions: Are they warnings, or could they be messages meant to guide her? Through her exploration, she learns about the power of compassion and the importance of healing, not just for herself but for the entire town. Manchester Christmas beautifully illustrates how grace can emerge from the most unlikely sources, reminding us of the profound impact we can have on one another.
This debut novel, crafted by an Emmy-winning writer, is not only a tale of love and hope but also a poignant reminder of the spirit of Christmas. With themes of forgiveness and community, Manchester Christmas is sure to resonate with readers, leaving them with a sense of longing for the warmth and joy of the holiday season.
“Sweet, romantic, and suspenseful, Manchester Christmas is an unexpected gift.” —Richard Paul Evans, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Christmas Box
"Stuffed to the seams with wholesome holiday cheer, Manchester Christmas is an adorable Christian romance set in a snow globe-worthy small town in Vermont. At the beginning of the fall, Chase, a cute-as-a-button writer, drives her convertible from Seattle to Manchester with her adorable dog, hoping to fulfill her deep yearning for pastoral life. Within moments of arriving, Chase is embroiled in a love triangle with two of the town’s most eligible bachelors: Owen, a widowed real estate agent and single parent to a boy on the autistic spectrum, and Gavin, a hunky farmer with a master’s degree. Their tight-knit community doesn’t believe in privacy, and soon, Chase’s love life is the talk of the town. Then she rents a rehabbed church and discovers that its rare Tiffany glass windows have the ability to communicate with her. As she grows to trust the windows’ messages, Chase enters a new relationship with a God, who has her best interests at heart. For all of its crisp maple leaves, perfect waffles, aww-shucks dialogue, and shabby chic descriptions, Manchester Christmas also takes on serious questions about what “home” means to Chase. She’s depicted as independent, sassy, and in search of a sense of belonging; one of the novel’s most satisfying turns is in her budding bond to the god she sees in the church windows. This is an apple-pie-sweet Christian romance, complete with tender kisses, fireflies, and just the right amount of conflict, as well as a distinctive cast of supporting characters who nudge Chase along as she figures out what she wants, and who she’s living for. Manchester Christmas is a seasonal fantasy that doesn’t worry too much about reality as its characters find new ways and reasons to rub noses in the snow." —Foreword Review
ISBN: 9781640607446
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 249g
240 pages