Susan's Blog: Curl Up with A Wreath of Snow

Monday, November 12, 2012

Curl Up with A Wreath of Snow

A Wreath of Snow by Liz Curtis Higgs is set in Stirling, Scotland during 1894. Main characters Meg Campbell and Gordon Shaw are both heading by train to Edinburgh on Christmas Eve. Most folks head home on Christmas Eve, so why is Meg leaving town without even saying goodbye to her family? Though Stirling was once his hometown, Gordon is anxious to leave without anyone recognizing him. A chance meeting on the train will reintroduce characters whose lives were profoundly changed by an accident that occurred twelve years earlier. Through their Christian faith Meg and Gordon grapple with lies and truth, sin and forgiveness and the possibility of finding true love. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a Victorian Christmas.

This is the first book that I’ve read by author Liz Curtis Higgs and I selected it because it’s fun to read a Christmas novel during the Christmas season. The author’s style of writing was easy to get into. When I wasn’t reading the book I found myself thinking about the characters and tried to figure out what was going on and how everything would be resolved. I would recommend this book to fans of Liz Curtis Higgs and people who like to read Christmas novels and Christian fiction. After this introduction to this author, I would like to read more of her books.

Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers provided me with a complimentary electronic copy of this book for review purposes. I was under no obligation to give a favorable review.

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Diane Estrella said...: I also read this book and really enjoyed it. Hope you have a wonderful week! :O); 8:49 PM

My Colors Will Be Clear

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight seeing, smooth knees, color-less dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chinchy" giving and dwarfed goals.

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Until that moment...He will have no problem in recognizing me- my colors will be clear!!!

Not only are the words inspiring but so is the man behind them. The above letter was written by a Pastor in Africa who was undergoing severe persecution. On the eve of his execution he sat down and wrote the above note.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Curl Up with A Wreath of Snow

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