title: Christmas Bells: A Novel
author:  Jennifer Chiaverini 
description: <b>Praise for </b><i>Christmas Bells<br /></i><br />"Brings history to life." <i>Parade</i><br /><br />Chiaverini stitches together a series of lightly interlocking contemporary vignettes in an intriguing way and manages to tuck away all the ragged edges in the emotionally satisfying conclusion...A gentle exploration of tragedy, hope, the power of Christmas, and the possibility of miracles. <i>Kirkus</i><br /><br />"Chiaverinihits all the right emotional notes in this heartwarming story."<br /><i>Booklist</i><br /><br />"Chiaverini writes a heartfelt story of Christmases past and present."<br /><i>Library Journal<br /><br /></i>"Both the historical and contemporary stories are moving, with vivid and sympathetic characters, and they mesh together smoothly and naturally."<br /><i>Historical Novel Society</i><br /><br /><b>Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini</b><br /><br />Historyand its colorful characterscome alive.<i>USA Today</i> on <i>Mrs. Lincolns Dressmaker</i><br /><br /> Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the First Ladys most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante.<i>Harpers Bazaar</i>on<i>Mrs. Lincolns Dressmaker</i><br /> <br /> [A] must read book . . . Chiaverini has a knack for finding fascinating, if unheralded, women in historyshe favors the Civil War eraand shining a light on them with readable historical novels.<i>New York Post</i> on <i>The Spymistress</i><br /> <br /> The book will appeal to anyone who loves a novel filled with the appearance of numerous fictional accounts of and appearances by the figures who shaped Americas history during the period of the Civil War.Bookreporter.com on <i>Mrs. Lincolns Rival</i><br /> <br /> [Chiaverinis] depiction of the essential decency of some of our nations early leaders is a high point.<i>Booklist </i>on<i> Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule</i><br /><br /> In addition to simply being fascinating stories, [Jennifer Chiaverinis] novels go a long way in capturing the texture of life for women, rich and poor, black and white, in those perilous years.<i>Milwaukee Journal Sentinel</i>on<i>Mrs. Lincolns Rival</i><br /><br /> Jennifer Chiaverinis latest bestseller will thrill Civil War buffs and anyone who loves reading about American history and the contributions of women to the momentous events that formed this country.<i>Bookreporter.com</i> on <i>The Spymistress</i><br />
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  Christmas
  
  
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  Julia Ridgmont
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  ©2017 Julia Ridgmont
  
  
  Cover design by Amanda Conley Photography
  
  
  
  
  
  This novella was originally published in 2017 by Laura L. Walker. You are now
  receiving it as a free novella under Laura’s pen name, Julia Ridgmont.
  
  
  
  
  
  This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, real or
  otherwise, is strictly coincidence and is not to be construed as real.
  
  
  
  
  
  No part of this work of fiction may be reproduced except for short selections
  used in reviews. If you would like to gift a copy of this novella to your
  friends, please purchase one. Your cooperation in this endeavor is
  appreciated.
  
  
  
  
  
  Lyrics to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Christmas Bells,” which was later
  adapted to music, appear in the public domain. Classic Christmas carols also
  appear in the public domain.
  
  
  
  
  
  Bible references are used from the King James Version.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  