Enchanting, Delightful, and Winsome

A Very English Christmas

Written by Carrie Turansky, Marguerite Martin Gray, Carole Lehr Johnson

Published by Flowing Stream Books

Release Date: 09.29.25

Genre: Christian Historical Romance Fiction

5 Stars!

Snow hushes the Cotswolds. The air whispers of stories waiting to bloom.

When Emma Grace Langley retreats to her grandmother’s antique shop after heartbreak and loss, she doesn’t expect three forgotten heirlooms to become doorways to faith, courage, and hope. Through a portrait, a rare book, and a small figurine, the voices of Violet, Clara, and Arabella rise… each touched by England’s beloved storytellers—Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Beatrix Potter.

I was drawn into how gentle the wonder is… no sweeping miracles, only grace threaded through ordinary days. Violet’s brushstrokes mirror courage learned in friendship. Clara’s compassion deepens amid struggle and self-doubt. Arabella’s journey toward peace and purpose glows beneath Beatrix Potter’s quiet wisdom.

Each author captures something rare: faith that doesn’t demand attention but transforms everything it touches. A Very English Christmas isn’t simply nostalgic; it’s luminous. Prayer, thanksgiving, forgiveness, and love are woven like golden threads through winter’s gray, reminding readers that redemption often begins in silent stillness.

I lingered in the chapters, letting the English winter settle in my soul. These stories became companions because of the women who search, falter, wait, and discover that the Author of every true tale never writes without mercy.

Perfect for readers who love clearly Christian Christmas stories shaped by faith and English literary grace… and for anyone who treasures the beauty of story itself. Even those who have not yet met Jesus will find these pages enchanting where faith is lived out authentically and hope lingers like warm and peaceful candlelight.

I received a digital copy from one of the authors. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book and audiobook review are my own. My review focuses on the writing, the story’s content, and the narration ensuring transparency and reliability.