HarperCollins the publisher was running a bit of a Christmas special and had this book available to read for free. In fact, I think it still is available for free. It has been a while since I read a Jackie French book, and while I whipped through it before Christmas, my intentions on having this review ready for Christmas were sadly not fulfilled. So, here it is, slightly late: my review.
“With Love from Miss Lily: A Christmas Story” is a short story by Jackie French set shortly after the first novel in her “Miss Lily” series called “Miss Lily’s Lovely Ladies”, about the contribution of society ladies to World War I. This short story takes place in France during winter. A hospital is running low on supplies, patients are dying of influenza, and head nurse Sophie is worried that she won’t be able to have the ceasefire Christmas she was hoping for. However, between the dying old woman who won’t stop furiously knitting, the handsome captain and the help from Miss Lily, somehow Christmas makes it after all.
This is a very short but touching story that manages to weave a bit of history, feminism, family, friendship and even a dash of romance altogether. I really enjoyed reading it on my drive down to my own family Christmas and I am a bit intrigued about the rest of the series.
I think I’ll finish the review here because it’s such a short story, I’m at risk of writing a longer review than story. Sorry I didn’t get this up in time for Christmas!
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This is too funny Angharad. I posted on a Christmas story yesterday too, one I meant to post closer to Christmas. Anyhow, this sounds like a delightful story, and perfect for the season.
Thanks for getting started early on the AWW Challenge. So nice having you take part.
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Glad I’m not the only one! I really enjoyed doing the challenge last year – I was just a little slow on the uptake. Hoping to hit the ground running this year!
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Slow on the uptake is better than nothing! Once you get into the swing you just remember to link it every time you read an Aussie woman.
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