The Promise of Christmas Past: A Mackinac Island Novella

Description

The poignant new story of love and hope that reaches out across generations from best-selling, award-winning author Linda Hughes.

Can a two-hundred-year-old promise transform a woman’s life?

1822 ~ Gichi, a Native American and French-Canadian girl, struggles to adjust to a new way of celebrating Christmas on America’s frontier, Mackinac Island in Lake Huron. When her Irish friend is called back to Eire, leaving her bereft, she makes a promise that endures through the ages.

2022 ~ Wanda, a midlife divorcée, visits the charming island in search of information about her ancestry. With an empty nest, she’s at a crossroads about what to do with her life. Finding romance is the last thing she expects, but the island holds surprises she never dared imagine.

Endearing characters, a heart-warming plot, vivid descriptions of the beautiful island, a Christmas backdrop, and deep research combine to make this a story readers will long remember. A dual timeline novella, it’s perfect for fans of Amanda Skenandore and Lorna Cook.