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The Twelve Vexations of Christmas: Three unmarried sisters A missing father Too many suitors A secret identity An imperious Countess An irate spinster An amorous vicar A vulgar bet An elopement Gossip at the Pig Whistle Treacherous relatives Rumors of a murder In this charming, romantic and hilarious Regency, Althea, Isabelle and Fanny Fairchild look forward to a true country Christmas in the little village of Bascom Downs. They are unaware two gentlemen in London have made an ungentlemanly bet. Althea, the flirtatious and beautiful blond Belle of Almacks, must choose between love and being a Countess. Isabelle, the practical and sensible sister is attracted to the mysterious Mr. Goodrich, a poor farmer. Meddling in her sisters' lives causes friction in the family and the attention of the scandalous Mr. Abingdon creates unpleasant gossip. Fanny, the shy, stuttering youngest sister, receives a proposal from the wrong man. The interference of greedy, devious relatives further complicates the course of true love.