The Romance of a Christmas Card
This novel tells the story of a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for many years and reconnects with an old flame. The story explores themes of love, loss, and redemption in a small New England town during the holiday season.
By Kate Douglas Wiggin · First published 1909 · Genre: Romance, Holiday Fiction, Literary Fiction · 10 chapters · 19,908 words
First lines
It was Christmas Eve and a Saturday night when Mrs. Larrabee, the Beulah minister's wife, opened the door of the study where her husband was deep in the revision of his next day's sermon, and thrust in her comely head framed in a knitted rigolette.
"Luther, I'm going to run down to Letty's. We think the twins are going to have measles; it's the only thing they haven't had, and Letty's spirits are not up to concert pitch. You look like a blessed old prophet to-night, my dear! What's the text?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Holiday Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 19,908 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 294 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional connections.
- Holiday Fiction — The story is set during the Christmas season, incorporating holiday themes and traditions.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character development and thematic depth.
- Drama — The narrative includes emotional conflicts and character struggles.
Tags
Christmas story · Romance novel · Historical fiction · American literature · 19th century setting · Family drama · Social commentary · Victorian era · Women's rights · Marriage plot · Coming of age · Love story
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X