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At Christmas time, we return to Jane Austen's world where warmth, wit, and hope remind us of what truly matters. This sixth Christmas Anthology gathers new stories inspired by Jane Austen's beloved characters, imagined by authors who offer fresh insight into their emotions, their choices, and the moments left untold. These tales remind us why her creations remain timeless companions, always ready to reveal something new. As we mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, this collection invites us to rediscover the extraordinary reach of her voice and the way it continues to resonate around the world. With the collaboration of French author Claire Saim for the foreword and the sweet stories of Summer Hanford, Melanie Rachel, Louisa Devonshire, MJ Stratton, Harry Frost, Tiffany Thomas, Kimbelle Pease, Jeff Bigler, Zarilda Belle Frost, Melissa Anne, Barry S. Richman, Abigail Reynolds and Don Jacobson Proceeds from this anthology will be donated to Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton, the cherished home where her novels took shape and where her legacy is preserved with dedication. Your purchase contributes to this remarkable place and the inspiration it continues to kindle.