New Beginnings for Christmas
- Author
- Sally Page
- Narrator
- Tamsin Kennard
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 17 November 2026
- Run Time
- 4 hours
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
From the author of the word-of-mouth sensation The Book of Beginnings, comes a festive short story that will melt your heart this winter.
A single Christmas can change everything.
This Christmas, Malcolm is determined to give his dearest friend Rev Ruth the perfect festive lunch—a heartfelt thank you for her boundless generosity.
But when Ruth’s kind spirit turns their quiet meal into a community feast, Malcolm’s dreams—and nerves—begin to unravel.
As snow begins to fall, tensions rise with the arrival of more unexpected guests …
But new beginnings often come wrapped in chaos. If Malcolm can find the courage to open his heart, he might find the most magical Christmas gift of all.
Critics Review
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“Funny, wise, moving, and full of lovely moments…The characters are endearing and unforgettable.”
Hazel Prior, bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica, on The Keeper of Stories
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“Absolutely spellbinding…Warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny, and yet deeply poignant.”
Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane, on The Keeper of Stories
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“Beautifully written.”
Amanda Prowse, bestselling author of Waiting to Begin, on Six Little Words
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Details
- Author
- Sally Page
- Narrator
- Tamsin Kennard
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Release Date
- 17 November 2026
- ISBN
- 9798236001724
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: general and literary, Romance, Romance: wholesome
Synopsis
<p><strong>From the author of the word-of-mouth sensation <em>The Book of Beginnings</em>, comes a festive short story that will melt your heart this winter.</strong></p><p style="text-align: start"><em>A single Christmas can change everything.</em></p><p style="text-align: start">This Christmas, Malcolm is determined to give his dearest friend Rev Ruth the perfect festive lunch—a heartfelt thank you for her boundless generosity.</p><p style="text-align: start">But when Ruth’s kind spirit turns their quiet meal into a community feast, Malcolm’s dreams—and nerves—begin to unravel.</p><p style="text-align: start">As snow begins to fall, tensions rise with the arrival of more unexpected guests …</p><p style="text-align: start">But new beginnings often come wrapped in chaos. If Malcolm can find the courage to open his heart, he might find the most magical Christmas gift of all.</p>
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