Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Heartbroken after a failed romance, journalist Jane Brook is given the opportunity to travel to Norway to cover the Queen of the Forest event in which a Christmas Tree is given to the people of London every winter. With a week packed full of activities and luxury hotels Jane starts to believe that things are finally looking up for her when dashing adventurer Philip Donnelly catches her eye.
Deep in the heart of the snowy forest Jane makes a startling discovery: long-hidden wartime letters between a young soldier and a mysterious girl. Wrapped up in the story Jane finds herself wanting to give this story the perfect ending and in doing so might just find her own happily ever after…
I know, I’m reading a Christmas book in August, but I just honestly could not resist requesting this book. I love a good Christmas romance novel and this book did not disappoint. This book is a mixture of history and romance, with neither being too overwhelming or shoved down your throat.
I really found myself like Jane and was honestly rooting for her throughout the whole book. I wanted her to find love, I wanted her to write an amazing piece and most of all I wanted her to let loose and have fun for once.
The only problem with this book is that I now really want to go to Norway before Christmas time because honestly it just sounds so perfect and magical! I love Christmas so this book has now really gotten me into the spirit, granted a few months too early!
This is an enchanting, heart-warming, feel-good festive debut novel which really gets you in the Christmas mood. It was beautifully written, and I cannot wait to read more of Jenny Gladwell’s books in the future!
Rating: 4/5 stars
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