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The Nutcracker and Edwardian-Era England combine to weave a magical tale of love and friendship at Christmastime.

As the beloved stepdaughter of the Earl of Castleton, Lady Mariah Lyons cherishes her home at Plumford Manor, but her idyllic world will be threatened when the estate passes to Cyril Lightbourne, a…

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Oh my giddy gumdrops, this confection of a tale is a sheer delight from beginning to end!

Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White captures all the splendor of the holiday season from the effervescent joy of childhood to the awe-inspiring wonder of Christ’s birth. As a life-long fan of The Nutcracker ballet, I grinned with glee at each of White’s witty allusions to the nostalgic story.

The luxury of an Edwardian Manor and the enchantment of a winter wood, glittering with snow, only enhanced the tale’s inherit whimsy, making for an ideally cozy and festive read I…

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