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As the end of the year looms, our residents of Thornbury prepare for the Christmas season, but for some it will be quite different. Events unfold that have many challenged or struggling, but this is a small town and the community spirit is alive. Mark and Mandy, proprietors of the local public house, receive news that disrupts their organised lives, but with the help of others, they will get through the dark times. A young child befriends Bob and helps him find a new lease on life as he starts his Christmas Garden project. After escaping a toxic situation, Louise now finds herself trapped. But will common sense and some skills from her carer and technical courses be enough to help her? Beth feels left behind, but spending Christmas with Nettie in Thornbury could help her look to the future. Sir Neville is feeling it's time to step down and hand over the reigns of his organisation, but who is deserving enough? The highlight of his year is the Christmas parties, but how can he make this year better than before? Mags hosts her aunt the week before Christmas, but doesn't expect the shocking present she receives. As usual, this time of the year finds Molly rushed off her feet as a foster carer. With all that is going on, how will they find the joy of Christmas? The celebration at the Hog and Frog on Christmas day brings them all together. Could there be more than presents and free Christmas lunch? Will each, in their own way, find a special treasure in the day? In this seasonal novella, we find out more about some of the familiar characters in the Nettie's Knit Shop Mysteries series, and discover new ones. It included recipes from Bob and Aunt Barbara at the end. Books in The Netties Knit Shop Series by CB Landy: Secrets of the Wool A Tisket A Tasket Died with Flowers Netties Knit Shop Seasonal stories: Lost Angels - A short story - kindle only Christmas at the Hog and Frog