First published 2007
Curl up by the fire with this treasury of festive stories from literary legends. In Dickens' "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton," a sexton is tormented by mischievous goblins. Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" finds Holmes and Watson tracking a stolen gem. Chekhov's "Vanka" tells of a young orphan's desperate letter home. These and more timeless Christmas tales weave together wonder, heartbreak, and the enduring power of the holiday spirit.
Genres: short-stories, classic-literature, anthologies, christmas
Vibes: atmospheric, cozy, emotional
Tropes: found-family, mystery
Setting: England, London, 221B Baker Street, Alpha Inn, British Museum, Covent Garden, Brixton
395 pages · Hardcover · Everyman's Library