The Santa Suit: A Novel

Ivy Perkins buys an old farmhouse, The Four Roses, and finds an old Santa suit with a note from a little girl who wishes her father would return home from the war. Ivy's quest brings her into the community, where she finds a welcoming town, a family reunited, a mystery solved, and a second chance at love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

When newly-divorced Ivy Perkins purchases an old farmhouse sight unseen, she is seeking a significant change in her life. The Four Roses, as the farmhouse is known, is a labor of love, but Ivy didn't anticipate the sheer amount of labor involved. The previous family left behind an abundance of furniture and junk, making it a full-time job to sort through it all.

As Ivy explores the house, she stumbles upon an old Santa suit tucked away in a closet. Upon inspecting the suit's pocket, she discovers a note written in a childlike handwriting. The note, from a little girl with a single Christmas wish, implores her father to return home from the war.

This discovery ignites Ivy's curiosity and sets her on a mission to uncover the truth behind the note and the Rose family's secrets. Her quest brings her into the heart of the community, where she initially desires to be left alone to heal from her past wounds. However, the magic of Christmas has a way of bringing about miracles, and Ivy may find more than she ever imagined possible.

Through her investigation, Ivy forms connections with the townspeople and reunites with her estranged family. She solves the mystery surrounding the Rose family and discovers the true meaning of love and forgiveness. In the end, Ivy finds a second chance at happiness and a new beginning in the small town of Four Roses.

This heartwarming tale reminds us that even in the darkest of times, the power of Christmas can bring about extraordinary transformations and restore hope in the hearts of those who believe.

Weight: 198g
Dimension: 138 x 209 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250858450