A Tale of Two Hearts

London, 1853, and Mina Scott is weary of serving customers day after day at her father's inn. She escapes into stories whenever she can, dreaming of becoming a real lady and of catching the eye of William Barlow, a charming, penniless gentleman's son who often stays there. Then William makes her an offer. His bachelor uncle is about to choose an heir, William or his scheming cousin Percy, and William has let the old man believe he is married. Would Mina play his wife until Christmas Day?

She agrees, and almost at once they both wish she hadn't. Michelle Griep's Christian historical romance brings together Victorian manners, a thread of suspense and a festive deadline. It is a warm, brisk read for anyone who likes their love stories gentle, hopeful and wrapped up in Christmas.