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Literary Fiction · WarmA widower, a stranger and a Christmas box
The Christmas Box
See it on Amazon1993Easy readFast pace
What it is about
A young family moves into the house of an elderly widow and discovers a hidden box. Evans’s 1993 novella is a sentimental Christmas story that became a bestseller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Christmas · Family · Loss
Screen adaptation
The Christmas Box (TV, 1995)
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About the author
Richard Paul Evans1 book on Tori BooksSimilar books
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