Don Jacobsen recently sent me a digital copy of his latest book, Bennet Wardrobe Christmas Miracle. And as with his other Wardrobe novels, I found myself entranced by the idea of traveling through time.
But this particular novel, and the idea of finding a way in time to celebrate Christmas with the entire family, had me going down a bit of a rabbit hole. 'What if there was a way for me to get my entire family back together, just once, to celebrate the holiday. Which members of the family do I actually want to attend?'
If it were possible for me to pick a year in time, a time in which my parents were young and without pain, I would certainly do that. However, in this novel, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet were not spry. But I know that the Bennet family was very blessed to have them there!
'I would love to have the grandmother of my childhood back, on sober day, because she was great fun during the day time hours. But dinners are usually at night, so many it is better not to invite her.' These and other questions were the kind of things that popped up unrequested while reading Don's latest offering.
But regardless of my particular imaginings, take a read for yourself and transport yourself in time as you do.
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Don Said When He Sent Me This Book.... 'This book is an idea that has been bouncing around for a while. I wondered how the Wardrobe might manage a Bennet Family Reunion, the why of it, and the outcome for our most important characters.
We are looking at the Family slightly later (1827 for the four sisters remaining in the Regency and 1919 for Lady Kate). Then there are Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, returned now to 1814 (the end of The Avenger). I again address the questions of age, love, and loss. But now, I have added the element of time, giving all the sisters a chance to again see their parents (all of them) and the one sister long missing on the timeline (Kate).'The miracle is the link forged between Christmases past and present. Thomas Bennet
The greatest gift of all is time:
The Darcys know the changes age brings. Now, as birthday candles for Darcy multiply, how will time affect Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam’s love?
Time is painfully short for Fanny Bennet as she faces the loss of an ailing husband she dearly loves. Another hour or day with Thomas Bennet would be a treasure.
Thomas Bennet left Longbourn one last time to find a long-lost daughter. Now wearing a countess’s tiara, Kate Fitzwilliam has needed her family for decades, especially during the festive season.
The remarkable Bennet Wardrobe has its say in a most unusual Christmas dinner, mending hearts and giving that wondrous gift to the Bennets of Longbourn—Time.
This is a holiday quick read of about 45,000 words.
Benjamin Fife is recording the #Audible version.
Here are the sell links.
Bennet Wardrobe Christmas Miracle (US)
I hope you enjoy this entry into the Wardrobe’s Universe.
And before you go, if you haven't yet read my Christmas novella now would be a great time to read it! Or read it again as the Christmas ghosts will be visiting Lady Catherine this spring!
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