The story he writes will change Christmas forever. As Dickens’ deadlines close in, Eleanor propels him on a Scrooge-like journey that tests everything he believes about generosity, friendship, ambition, and love. On one of his long night walks, in a once-beloved square, he meets the mysterious Eleanor Lovejoy, who might be just the muse he needs. And a serious bout of writer’s block sets in.įrazzled and filled with self-doubt, Dickens seeks solace in his great palace of thinking, the city of London itself. But when his publishers try to blackmail him into writing a Christmas book to save them all from financial ruin, he refuses. While his wife plans a lavish holiday party for their ever-expanding family and circle of friends, Dickens has visions of the poor house. His newest book is an utter flop, the critics have turned against him, relatives near and far hound him for money. Dickens and His Carol is an irresistible new take on a cherished classic.Ĭharles Dickens is not feeling the Christmas spirit. Laced with humor, rich historical detail from Charles Dickens’ life, and clever winks to his work, Samantha Silva's Mr.
It’s as foggy and haunted and redemptive as the original it’s all heart, and I read it in a couple of ebullient, Christmassy gulps.” ―Anthony Doerr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All The Light We Cannot See “A charming, comic, and ultimately poignant story about the creation of the most famous Christmas tale ever written.
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