A Christmas Wish

by Lizzie Lane

Can her family ever be reunited?

Magda Brodie’s world is torn apart when her mother dies in the workhouse two weeks before Christmas. Her wastrel father arranges for her sisters to be sent to their grandparents, her brother to be adopted, and Magda to live with her Aunt Bridget.

But her aunt holds a bitter resentment towards her, and Magda’s dreams of reuniting her family seem hopeless...

Genres: Christmas, Fiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published October 24, 2013

Reviews

[Sudeshna Banerjee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I Bought This Book From Bookchor.com
For Rs.59 And It Is Absolutely Worth It. This Book Has About 410 Pages Of Reading. I expected more, a lot of more.
The story had potential but wasn't well developed. I felt like many random things happened and the writer didn't managed to get them to work together. Though I didn't Like this story that much but I Still Would Love To Read Her Other Stories. The Cover Photo Is Really Fantastic. The Story Is About A Family Torn Apart By Their Father After Their Mother Dies. It Is About How The Family Reunites Again And A Lot Of Things Happening In Between Before They Meet.😊🙏💫

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Magdalena Brodie’s mother died in a London workhouse just before Christmas. Her father returns from being at sea only to rehome Magda with her aunt - his brothers wife - who treats her very poorly. This is a story about Magdas upbringing against all odds and attempts to reunite with her twin sisters Venetia & Anna Marie who went to live with their grandparents in Ireland and her baby brother Micheal, given up for adoption.
Brilliantly written, engaging characters who you can really get behind and support throughout the book, a well thought out storyline with a great, happy ending.

[Potatoe Bawd · Rating 3 out of 5]

It could've been a great story if only the timeline wasn't that messed up, at first I thought my book was misprinted, but how come in one year Susan got married and had 2 kids already while Magda was still in her 2nd year of medical, and a little baby was 16 years old in just ten years.

Daniel had a potential to be more than just a courtier to Magda, he should've been the one to seek out the family, its just my opinion though.

The starting was too slow and the ending was too rushed.

Apart from all, the good thing about the novel was how it gave an insight of old england, its conservative atmosphere towards women.

I loved Venetia's character a lot, she was the most realistic character, daring to chase her dreams in that time.

[Juliana Rodrigues · Rating 2 out of 5]

I expected more, a lot of more.
The story had potential but wasn't well developed. I felt like many random things happened and the writer didn't managed to get them to work together.
In some part of the plot the scene traveled from another one in a confusing away, and how a baby young enough to need be held by arms is sixteen years old 10 years later?

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have just finished this amazing book, I just wanted it to go on and on, the story is amazing and it certainly held me from the beginning, so sad that the family was split up, and the family had some really hard times!
Most definitely a brilliant story, I certainly hope you enjoy?

[Jenni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tale of a family separated then reunited after years of searching. Easy to read , main characters throughout and didnt keep jumping to different times, perfect for me.

[Dawn Kidd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read, slow to start but got better

[neil williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book

I really enjoyed this book.
Easy to read and follow even though set in places.
I'm not familiar with the author but will definitely be reading more Lizzie lane.
Enjoy

[KeRRy BECK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good story

Really enjoyed reading this book. Lots of ups and downs. Great characters. Lost loves hard times etc. Would defiantly recommend reading. *****

[Joanna Emanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant read

Couldn't put it down would have liked more of them as a family at the end still good is there a sequel

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my 2nd book by this author. A really good story about finding family and happiness. This author writes like Dilly Court.
Strong female characters who are determined to succeed.

[Mrs Maureen Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Briliant

A lovely story of a family torn apart and of their struggles to be reunited.
I really enjoyed it. Couldn't put it down

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book that I have read by this author but I settled straight in to her writing style. I would like to read more by this author in future.

The book is mainly narrated by three sisters, the chapter title tells you each time who is narrating so there is no confusion. It was very easy to follow

The only thing I did find disappointing was the ending, I felt that the whole book had been leading up to the ending and then it was very much rushed. It didn't fit with the style and pace of the rest of the story. I would have liked to have seen at least triple the number of chapters which contributed to the ending of the story

[Joanna Warrens · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was pretty dark, unusual for a Christmas themed novel.It is about a family of children separated after a Mother's death and one Christmas together in a workhouse before they are all separated. It was a bit disjointed but I think that it is a true Christmas novel, all about the importance of family, hope and redemption.

[Sharon Schlegel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, even though it really wasn't a Xmas story. It is set in England in the 1930s and 40s and deals with the reality of poverty.

[Booklover BEV · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book heartache and told from the heart

[Chrissie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read.