When I saw that Olivia Newport had written this book, at first I assumed it was Amish fiction, but I was surprised that it wasn't. There are two novellas in this book and they are delightful stories.
Christmas in Gold describes Astrid's life under the Nazi regime. She's telling her story to a young woman who is just at the edge of despair. By revealing all the secrets, she's giving hope to the young woman.
Christmas in Blue details Angela's life after she's been given the responsibility for arranging the Christmas festival for her town. Angela really resents being handed this responsibility because it belonged to her best friend who passed away in the spring. A stranger shows up in town that no one seems to know, but he's got the ideas for the festival and helps Angela make it work with the scant supplies she has.
Both of these narratives encompass every aspect of hope that the Christmas season brings. Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and Golden ornaments with Blue lights.
My thanks to Shiloh Run Press for allowing me to read and review this book.
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