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Christmas With the Kingston Girls: A Festive and Uplifting WWII Historical Fiction Novel
Can Christmas festivities brighten even the darkest days of war?
Tillie, Maggie, and Katie Kingston’s lives changed when the blitz tore through London, putting a sudden end to a peaceful childhood on Longridge Road.
With all three sisters determined to do their part for England in the war, their paths lead them away from each other for the very first time. Tilly to the Royal Ambulance Service, Maggie to the Women’s Army, and Katie to the Navy.
From Christmas to Christmas, the girls’ bravery and resolve will be tested time and time again as love affairs blossom, loved ones go missing, and the bombs continue to fall.
Can the Kingston girls make it home in time to celebrate with their family? Will any of them get their happily ever after? And will Christmas for these brave London girls ever be the same again?
The final installation to Deb Stratas’ beloved Kingston Sisters series, this tear-jerking and joyful WWII saga will have you laughing, crying, and rejoicing with the Kingston girls.
Tillie, Maggie, and Katie Kingston’s lives changed when the blitz tore through London, putting a sudden end to a peaceful childhood on Longridge Road.
With all three sisters determined to do their part for England in the war, their paths lead them away from each other for the very first time. Tilly to the Royal Ambulance Service, Maggie to the Women’s Army, and Katie to the Navy.
From Christmas to Christmas, the girls’ bravery and resolve will be tested time and time again as love affairs blossom, loved ones go missing, and the bombs continue to fall.
Can the Kingston girls make it home in time to celebrate with their family? Will any of them get their happily ever after? And will Christmas for these brave London girls ever be the same again?
The final installation to Deb Stratas’ beloved Kingston Sisters series, this tear-jerking and joyful WWII saga will have you laughing, crying, and rejoicing with the Kingston girls.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2024
About the author
Deb Stratas
30 books43 followersI tell well-researched and highly readable stories about powerful women in extraordinary circumstances. Readers are transported to other times and places, inspired to be authentic in their own lives.
As a proud British royalist, I've been fascinated with the English monarchy - from the early days of the War of the Roses, through the Tudor era, the trials and triumphs of England during World War II, and the current royal House of Windsor.
In researching England, I've developed a strong passion for the brave women of World War II. What they did was nothing short of heroic - sending their husbands and sons off to fight, dealing with rationing, long queues, and the terror of bombing and its aftermath while looking after the home. And starting in 1941, they were conscripted to work in the forces, factories, or fields.
So, I started writing a series about young women facing numerous challenges in wartime London.
My latest book is the first in my Bletchley Park series: The Unquiet Translator, about a young linguistics student recruited to work at the home of the codebreakers - Bletchley Park. Watch for books 2 and 3, which follow Violet's sister, Fern and cousin Isabelle.
The War Twins of London, A Burning London Sky, and The Code Girl from London follow sisters in dangerous roles - fighting for love, family, and life itself. The final book in the series is Christmas with the Kingston Girls, focusing on the family's wartime Christmases.
Having read many books about Diana, Princess of Wales, I decided to write the book I always wanted to read - one that would capture the thoughts and feelings of this young Princess during her extraordinary royal life. Explore them through my Diana Spencer series and At Home with Diana.
I share more about the childhood of the Duke of Windsor and his mindset when he abdicated in The Royal Key. I combined this with a modern-day love story about Annabelle and her healing journey. The Time Traveller's Wife meets Downton Abbey in this time travel story.
As a proud British royalist, I've been fascinated with the English monarchy - from the early days of the War of the Roses, through the Tudor era, the trials and triumphs of England during World War II, and the current royal House of Windsor.
In researching England, I've developed a strong passion for the brave women of World War II. What they did was nothing short of heroic - sending their husbands and sons off to fight, dealing with rationing, long queues, and the terror of bombing and its aftermath while looking after the home. And starting in 1941, they were conscripted to work in the forces, factories, or fields.
So, I started writing a series about young women facing numerous challenges in wartime London.
My latest book is the first in my Bletchley Park series: The Unquiet Translator, about a young linguistics student recruited to work at the home of the codebreakers - Bletchley Park. Watch for books 2 and 3, which follow Violet's sister, Fern and cousin Isabelle.
The War Twins of London, A Burning London Sky, and The Code Girl from London follow sisters in dangerous roles - fighting for love, family, and life itself. The final book in the series is Christmas with the Kingston Girls, focusing on the family's wartime Christmases.
Having read many books about Diana, Princess of Wales, I decided to write the book I always wanted to read - one that would capture the thoughts and feelings of this young Princess during her extraordinary royal life. Explore them through my Diana Spencer series and At Home with Diana.
I share more about the childhood of the Duke of Windsor and his mindset when he abdicated in The Royal Key. I combined this with a modern-day love story about Annabelle and her healing journey. The Time Traveller's Wife meets Downton Abbey in this time travel story.
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November 24, 2024
A festive WW2 historical novel.
That is read well as a stand alone.
Tillie Maggie and Katie Kingston brave sister's doing their bit in the blitz of London, in the ambulance service Army and Navy.
All want to make it home for another Kingston family Christmas.
What a unique story following all the trails upheaval and happiness throughout this book.
A truly remarkable read that I just couldn't put down.I loved it.
That is read well as a stand alone.
Tillie Maggie and Katie Kingston brave sister's doing their bit in the blitz of London, in the ambulance service Army and Navy.
All want to make it home for another Kingston family Christmas.
What a unique story following all the trails upheaval and happiness throughout this book.
A truly remarkable read that I just couldn't put down.I loved it.
November 24, 2024
This book covers only the holidays every year from 1938 until 1946 and how not just the Kingston girls but their whole family was adjusting as about to go to war, in the war and afterwards. Each character has their own little story and how even during the hardest times they would still try to be together to celebrate the holidays no matter what.
This is the final book in the Kingston Sisters series but it actually will show up as #1 in series when it first came out and then went to #4 of 7 books total. So it was a little bit weird when trying to figure things out. Other than that it was nice reading about the family and the holidays.
This is the final book in the Kingston Sisters series but it actually will show up as #1 in series when it first came out and then went to #4 of 7 books total. So it was a little bit weird when trying to figure things out. Other than that it was nice reading about the family and the holidays.
January 28, 2026
Christmas with the Kingston Girls is a cozy, festive read that works well as a standalone even though it’s part of a series. The story is easy to follow, warm in tone, and perfect for readers looking for a quick holiday novel.
The pacing is steady and the characters feel familiar and comforting, especially for those already invested in the series. While the plot is simple and somewhat predictable, it delivers exactly what you’d expect from a Christmas-themed read without unnecessary drama.
Overall, this is an enjoyable and comforting book that’s ideal for the holiday season and a nice addition to the series.
The pacing is steady and the characters feel familiar and comforting, especially for those already invested in the series. While the plot is simple and somewhat predictable, it delivers exactly what you’d expect from a Christmas-themed read without unnecessary drama.
Overall, this is an enjoyable and comforting book that’s ideal for the holiday season and a nice addition to the series.
December 22, 2024
I had not read the books about all the girls, but I found this a very interesting concept. Set at Christmas time each year during the WWII years, each year tells the story of the Kingston sisters and their families and what has happened to them earlier in the year. Included were the Christmas Day speeches by King George VI. Just a good Christmas book!
January 9, 2025
ok, but repeats too much from previous books
Luckily I got this book on kindle unlimited, otherwise, had I paid for the book I’d have felt cheated as entire scenes were repeated (sometimes verbatim) from previous books in the series. Of my favorite so far.
Luckily I got this book on kindle unlimited, otherwise, had I paid for the book I’d have felt cheated as entire scenes were repeated (sometimes verbatim) from previous books in the series. Of my favorite so far.
February 7, 2025
Lovely Book
I have enjoyed everyone of the Kingston Girls books. I feel like I have experienced World War II in London from beginning to end with the Kingston family. I would definitely recommend this book to family and friends.
I have enjoyed everyone of the Kingston Girls books. I feel like I have experienced World War II in London from beginning to end with the Kingston family. I would definitely recommend this book to family and friends.
March 9, 2025
Fantastic series
Fabulous stories, taking you.along and living the ups and downs, losses and reunions and babies and the odd surprise. Couldn't put them down and hated when they came to an end!!!
Fabulous stories, taking you.along and living the ups and downs, losses and reunions and babies and the odd surprise. Couldn't put them down and hated when they came to an end!!!
April 16, 2025
This is an excellent book to learn more about life during World War II in England.
The people in this era sacrificed a lot! It is amazing how strong they were!
The sisters each had a big role helping fight World War II.
The people in this era sacrificed a lot! It is amazing how strong they were!
The sisters each had a big role helping fight World War II.
November 29, 2024
Worth the Wait
Kingston Family is tougher than
nails..So Glad they had the strength of 1 another to lean on During such a horrible time in History
Kingston Family is tougher than
nails..So Glad they had the strength of 1 another to lean on During such a horrible time in History
November 27, 2025
was cute story on this family during the war , some things didn't feel authentic, but maybe it was just me. I did like it and wanted goos for the. all
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