Gifts

"Gifts" is a novel by Laura Barnett that explores the complexities of Christmas through the stories of twelve people in a small town. The characters are all struggling with their own issues, but they come together to find joy and meaning in the holiday season.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

of Small Pleasures comes a heartwarming and uplifting story of friendship, family and the power of love.

In the heart of Market Square, Maddy runs the bookshop. She's struggling to choose a gift for her old school friend, Peter, who's just moved back from London following a messy divorce. Peter doesn't have a clue what to get for his teenage daughter, Chloe, who's furious with her mother and has decided to move to Kent with him. Chloe wants to buy something special for her grandmother, Irene, who lives alone on the other side of town. Irene doesn't get out much these days, but she'd really like to find the right gift for Alina, who's so much more than a carer - she always stops to chat for a bit, have a cup of tea, even if it makes her late.

And Alina, meanwhile, has her eye on something for...

Twelve people, twelve gifts, one Christmas to remember.

Maddy, Peter, Chloe, Irene, and Alina are all struggling to find the right gift for each other in this heartwarming and uplifting story of friendship, family, and the power of love. As the festive season approaches, they each face their own challenges and obstacles, but with the help of their friends and family, they are able to overcome them and find the gifts that will bring them closer together.

In the bookshop, Maddy is surrounded by books and stories, but she's still struggling to find the perfect gift for Peter. She's torn between a watch, a wine subscription, and a weekend bag, but none of them seem to fit his personality or interests. Peter, on the other hand, is struggling to find the right gift for Chloe, who's angry with her mother and has decided to move to Kent with him. He doesn't know her at all, and he's worried that he'll mess up and make her even more angry.

Chloe, meanwhile, is determined to buy something special for her grandmother, Irene. Irene doesn't get out much these days, but she's always been a source of comfort and support for Chloe. She'd like to find a gift that will make her feel loved and appreciated, but she's not sure what to get.

Irene, meanwhile, is struggling to find the right gift for Alina. Alina is a carer for Irene, but she's so much more than that. She's a friend, a confidante, and a source of joy and laughter. Irene wants to show her how much she appreciates her, but she's not sure what to get.

As the Christmas season approaches, Maddy, Peter, Chloe, Irene, and Alina are all faced with their own challenges and obstacles. But with the help of their friends and family, they are able to overcome them and find the gifts that will bring them closer together.

In the bookshop, Maddy is able to find the perfect gift for Peter - a beautiful watch that he's been admiring for months. Peter is overjoyed, and he thanks Maddy for her help. Chloe is able to find the perfect gift for her grandmother, Irene - a beautiful necklace that she's been wanting for years. Irene is touched by the gift, and she thanks Chloe for her thoughtfulness.

Irene, meanwhile, is able to find the perfect gift for Alina - a beautiful bouquet of flowers that she's been wanting for weeks. Alina is overjoyed, and she thanks Irene for her kindness.

As the Christmas season comes to a close, Maddy, Peter, Chloe, Irene, and Alina are all filled with joy and gratitude. They've all found the gifts that will bring them closer together, and they're grateful for the love and support of their friends and family.

In the end, Gifts is a heartwarming and uplifting story of friendship, family, and the power of love. It's a reminder that even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, there is always hope and possibility for happiness. It's a story that will warm the heart of anyone who reads it, and it's a story that will stay with you long after the holiday season is over.

Weight: 204g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474624404