Christmastime in post-war colonial America is strained by politics, social divides, and the fragile borders drawn between newborn countries. An Irish slave spends his first cold winter away from his family. An exiled British nobleman attempts to recreate the traditions of the motherland on hostile soil. And a spirited Patriot and a fiery British noblewoman share a dance at a holiday party - but could it be more than just a dance? Can the spirit of the holiday bridge even the divides of war?
Featuring the characters from Aubrey Hansen's alternate history novel Peter's Angel and the lyrics of the world's most treasured Christmas carols, this collection of short stories explores the magic of the season through the eyes of a newly-independent America. Includes historical notes about colonial Christmas traditions.
Featuring the characters from Aubrey Hansen's alternate history novel Peter's Angel and the lyrics of the world's most treasured Christmas carols, this collection of short stories explores the magic of the season through the eyes of a newly-independent America. Includes historical notes about colonial Christmas traditions.
