Is The Gift by Freida McFadden a full-length novel?

No. The Gift is a short story, described by the publisher as a compact thriller meant to be read in a single sitting.

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The Gift

Q: What is The Gift by Freida McFadden about?

A young wife working two jobs cannot afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas together. The story asks what she would give up for the perfect gift.

A first Christmas together, and a gift she cannot afford.

Reading guide

The Gift is a standalone short story, so there is nothing to read before it.

A young wife, working two jobs, cannot afford a Christmas present for her husband on their first Christmas together, and the season becomes a reminder of everything she lacks. The story asks what she would be willing to give up for the perfect gift.

Description

The Gift is a compact Christmas short story from Freida McFadden, the bestselling author of The Housemaid. A young wife works two jobs and still cannot afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas together, so a season meant to feel magical becomes a daily reminder of what she lacks.

The story is built to be read in a single sitting on a dark December evening. Its central question is simple and unsettling: what would you give up for the perfect gift? It suits readers who like their festive stories with a sharp, psychological edge.

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