The Twelve Days of Christmas: The perfect escapist Christmas read from the #1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Sep 2025 · Random House
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About this ebook
A beautiful collection of seasonal stories inspired by the Christmas carol, from the Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling Author
‘Sparkling wit, romance and joy. . . it's the perfect gift to wake up to in your stocking on Christmas morning!’ Jennifer Saint
The air glitters with hope as the snowy village of Merrywake celebrates the Christmas season after the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars.
As the Viscount’s famous Twelfth Night Ball draws closer, many of the villagers have a story to tell – we meet a lovelorn vicar and kindly maid reunited after a misunderstanding, three sisters vying for the hand of a dastardly duke, two servants hiding a dangerous secret and a solider making his way home, unsure of the welcome he might receive. As their tales braid together, we see life and love in the village from belowstairs to high society.
Reimagining each of the traditional carol's gifts, and written in tribute to Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, The Twelve Days of Christmas is a collection of festive tales filled with seasonal cheer and heart-warming characters. Will the challenges and mysteries that the Viscount’s guests encounter be resolved by the night of the ball?
'A festive delight, as warming as mulled wine by a crackling fire. . .a joyous, sparkling celebration of love, wit and the true meaning of Christmas' Elodie Harper
'Kind, heartwarming historical fiction at its most glorious...Witty, delightful and hugely satisfying...the perfect gift' Kate Griffin
'Simply sublime festive fiction. Five gold stars! Susan Stokes-Chapman's clever, amusing and beautifully written collection is the perfect gift for lovers of fine literature' AJ West
‘A glorious treat...uplifting, poignant and astutely observed, this felt like being whirled away into a Regency ball' Naomi Kelsey
'Clever, funny and heartfelt... I found myself laughing and crying along with the characters. It’s the perfect comfort read. Fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will love it' Theresa Howes
'Reminiscent of enjoying the Christmas special of a period drama over the festive season. Jane Austen meets Downton Abbey... romance, humour, poignancy, and a historical escape, all wrapped up together like a Christmas box' Rachel Louise Driscoll
‘Sparkling wit, romance and joy. . . it's the perfect gift to wake up to in your stocking on Christmas morning!’ Jennifer Saint
The air glitters with hope as the snowy village of Merrywake celebrates the Christmas season after the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars.
As the Viscount’s famous Twelfth Night Ball draws closer, many of the villagers have a story to tell – we meet a lovelorn vicar and kindly maid reunited after a misunderstanding, three sisters vying for the hand of a dastardly duke, two servants hiding a dangerous secret and a solider making his way home, unsure of the welcome he might receive. As their tales braid together, we see life and love in the village from belowstairs to high society.
Reimagining each of the traditional carol's gifts, and written in tribute to Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, The Twelve Days of Christmas is a collection of festive tales filled with seasonal cheer and heart-warming characters. Will the challenges and mysteries that the Viscount’s guests encounter be resolved by the night of the ball?
'A festive delight, as warming as mulled wine by a crackling fire. . .a joyous, sparkling celebration of love, wit and the true meaning of Christmas' Elodie Harper
'Kind, heartwarming historical fiction at its most glorious...Witty, delightful and hugely satisfying...the perfect gift' Kate Griffin
'Simply sublime festive fiction. Five gold stars! Susan Stokes-Chapman's clever, amusing and beautifully written collection is the perfect gift for lovers of fine literature' AJ West
‘A glorious treat...uplifting, poignant and astutely observed, this felt like being whirled away into a Regency ball' Naomi Kelsey
'Clever, funny and heartfelt... I found myself laughing and crying along with the characters. It’s the perfect comfort read. Fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will love it' Theresa Howes
'Reminiscent of enjoying the Christmas special of a period drama over the festive season. Jane Austen meets Downton Abbey... romance, humour, poignancy, and a historical escape, all wrapped up together like a Christmas box' Rachel Louise Driscoll
Readers love Susan:
'So addictive... the perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, fantasy and romance'
'Wonderfully atmospheric'
'A beautifully written piece of historical fiction'
'Crackles with danger and mystery... a joy to read'
'An utterly magical book full of secrets, love and hope'
'Beautifully written, gripping and evocative'
About the author
Susan Stokes-Chapman was born in 1985 and grew up in the historic Georgian city of Lichfield, Staffordshire. She studied for four years at Aberystwyth University, graduating with a BA in Education & English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel, Pandora, was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize 2020 and the Glass Bell Award and became an instant Sunday Times number-one bestseller. Her most recent novel is the gothic mystery, The Shadow Key.
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