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Churchyard Orphan
A helpless baby is forsaken in a churchyard. This is how life begins for orphan Emma. Unwanted, cast aside and thrown on the mercy of strangers, she grows up wondering why. And what are the mysterious gifts each year placed where her cradle was once abandoned?
Now blossomed to youthful beauty but shunned by society, the man she loves is forbidden to marry or court her. Driven from her presence she is bereft of family or friends and thrown to the harsh unforgiven streets.
Driven to desperate measures, only a miracle can save Emma now!
But Christmas is the time of miracles, and an unexpected friend leads the way to a marvelous happy ever after.
Enjoy this beautiful, heart-warming and hope-filled Victorian Christmas romance. Read Churchyard Orphan today!
Now blossomed to youthful beauty but shunned by society, the man she loves is forbidden to marry or court her. Driven from her presence she is bereft of family or friends and thrown to the harsh unforgiven streets.
Driven to desperate measures, only a miracle can save Emma now!
But Christmas is the time of miracles, and an unexpected friend leads the way to a marvelous happy ever after.
Enjoy this beautiful, heart-warming and hope-filled Victorian Christmas romance. Read Churchyard Orphan today!
- GenresChristmas
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2019
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November 24, 2019
The Christmas Gift
What I loved about this book the most was that in so many places it had you seeing the true spirit of Christmas, the way that the people went to Church Christmas Eve was a strong point. Right through the story Christmas was the steps of Emma’s years. It was a story as they say. A Tale As Old As Time. with the good, the bad and the ugly, also the miracles. A lovely story. Blessings
What I loved about this book the most was that in so many places it had you seeing the true spirit of Christmas, the way that the people went to Church Christmas Eve was a strong point. Right through the story Christmas was the steps of Emma’s years. It was a story as they say. A Tale As Old As Time. with the good, the bad and the ugly, also the miracles. A lovely story. Blessings
November 26, 2021
A very sweet Christmas story
A newborn infant was left in the graveyard, well swaddled in a basket. The young widow and her mother were visiting the new grave of her husband when Jane heard the infant crying nearby. When Emma was found, Jane and her mother took her home and decided to take her in. ‘Aunt’ Jane and her husband had owned a general store which Jane and her mother ran now ran. Emma grew and thrived there.
A neighborhood lad had helped with the accounts and had helped teach Emma math and accounting. Andrew fell in love with Emma, much to the consternation of his Mother who expected him to marry up. While Andrew was away in college,Jane died, just before Emma turned 17.
Many events took Emma to dangerous situations as she desperately seeks a place in life. Andrew finds her and, well read the rest as their Christmas story unfolds.
The writer weaves a beautiful tale of love and forgiveness.
A newborn infant was left in the graveyard, well swaddled in a basket. The young widow and her mother were visiting the new grave of her husband when Jane heard the infant crying nearby. When Emma was found, Jane and her mother took her home and decided to take her in. ‘Aunt’ Jane and her husband had owned a general store which Jane and her mother ran now ran. Emma grew and thrived there.
A neighborhood lad had helped with the accounts and had helped teach Emma math and accounting. Andrew fell in love with Emma, much to the consternation of his Mother who expected him to marry up. While Andrew was away in college,Jane died, just before Emma turned 17.
Many events took Emma to dangerous situations as she desperately seeks a place in life. Andrew finds her and, well read the rest as their Christmas story unfolds.
The writer weaves a beautiful tale of love and forgiveness.
April 23, 2020
“Churchyard Orphan” by Dolly Price
This review is about what I liked about the story, or not. I received this audiobook as a gift, for which I am grateful, as I truly did like this story. I liked that the story was well written and the ground work was set for all subsequent revelations. This was a clean historical romance, and an emotional read for me. I cried several times during the reading of this literary adventure. I enjoyed the wee bit of magic inserted in this offering, and I really liked the narrator’s interpretation of the story. So it seems I liked everything about this story. Happy Reading !!
This review is about what I liked about the story, or not. I received this audiobook as a gift, for which I am grateful, as I truly did like this story. I liked that the story was well written and the ground work was set for all subsequent revelations. This was a clean historical romance, and an emotional read for me. I cried several times during the reading of this literary adventure. I enjoyed the wee bit of magic inserted in this offering, and I really liked the narrator’s interpretation of the story. So it seems I liked everything about this story. Happy Reading !!
December 1, 2020
I absolutely loved this book! A heart achingly beautiful Christmas story and romance... I felt like the character developed was well done, the story well written and engaging, and generally the entire premise of the book charming. I love a clean romance... but this had multiple layers of love and romance - which just made it even better!
An Orphan with many questions of where she came from, a vivid imagination, and loving truthful guardians. A sweet and kind boy who loves this orphan girl. Highly recommend this book as a Christmas afternoon read!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
An Orphan with many questions of where she came from, a vivid imagination, and loving truthful guardians. A sweet and kind boy who loves this orphan girl. Highly recommend this book as a Christmas afternoon read!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
February 3, 2021
Churchyard Orphan Victorian Romance
This was an interesting story. A baby girl,was found in the church cemetery, when the Mayfield’s were visiting on Christmas. She was wrapped in a nice blanket and only a few hours old. They took her to their home and raised her. She was always questioning why? She was left like that. One day she found out. You will enjoy her journey, with trials and tribulations.
This was an interesting story. A baby girl,was found in the church cemetery, when the Mayfield’s were visiting on Christmas. She was wrapped in a nice blanket and only a few hours old. They took her to their home and raised her. She was always questioning why? She was left like that. One day she found out. You will enjoy her journey, with trials and tribulations.
July 6, 2020
Audible:This was a well written short book.It had personable characters that made you like them.Emma was found in a church yard at Christmas.Her Grandmother made sure to leave something on that spot yearly for her.Everything changes when Emmas caretaker dies. Katherine Anderson was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
November 27, 2021
Pride can hurt you in so many ways
Emma was born on Christmas Eve and was taken from her mother and placed on a grave. She was found by a woman who took her home and raised her. Every year a gift was left at the same spot where she was found. Will she ever know who her parents were, why they gave her away? You will want to read to see what happened to Emma.
Emma was born on Christmas Eve and was taken from her mother and placed on a grave. She was found by a woman who took her home and raised her. Every year a gift was left at the same spot where she was found. Will she ever know who her parents were, why they gave her away? You will want to read to see what happened to Emma.
December 28, 2022
Loved it!
Emma and Andrew had a sweet hidden romance. After everything she went through she still had too much pride. My goodness! Sometimes I just wanted to shake her! When you get mad at a character you know it's good writing! Thanks for a wonderful story that had devastation, heartache, mystery and love!
Emma and Andrew had a sweet hidden romance. After everything she went through she still had too much pride. My goodness! Sometimes I just wanted to shake her! When you get mad at a character you know it's good writing! Thanks for a wonderful story that had devastation, heartache, mystery and love!
January 4, 2020
Decent read
The story was engaging but could have been fleshed out a little more. Definitely needed more closure at the end. It ended abruptly leaving several loose ends. Overall not terrible but probably wouldn’t read anything from this author in future.
The story was engaging but could have been fleshed out a little more. Definitely needed more closure at the end. It ended abruptly leaving several loose ends. Overall not terrible but probably wouldn’t read anything from this author in future.
May 25, 2020
This was my first Dolly Price's book. This is a short and sweet Historical Romance. Emma's journey is filled with drama, and twists and turns. This is a beautiful Christmas Romance. Katherine Anderson did a good job with the narration.
July 19, 2020
Loved the story! This had everything I enjoy in a book! Families very different from one another, adventure, drama, mystery.....I could go on and on....even brought tears to my eyes!! It had a happy ending....that is important to me!
October 15, 2020
This is the life off Emma read this to find out what happens in her life
When Emma is left in a church yard her life was a blessing to the woman who found her as she loved like her own but life was to through a few hiccups to Emma life read this book and you will find out
When Emma is left in a church yard her life was a blessing to the woman who found her as she loved like her own but life was to through a few hiccups to Emma life read this book and you will find out
January 27, 2021
Excellent
We have been housebound because of Covid and now a wild wind and heavy rain storm so I've enjoyed filling the time with good reading and I most definitely include your story ME Dolly Price! I shall be watching for more!b
We have been housebound because of Covid and now a wild wind and heavy rain storm so I've enjoyed filling the time with good reading and I most definitely include your story ME Dolly Price! I shall be watching for more!b
February 4, 2021
Lovely book
I love how when Emma was born she had a rough start to life due to her grandmother doing what she did and then rejection after rejection because no one understood what truly happened but in the end love wins out
I love how when Emma was born she had a rough start to life due to her grandmother doing what she did and then rejection after rejection because no one understood what truly happened but in the end love wins out
December 20, 2022
A Churchyard Orphan.
When a newborn child is left at the church on Christmas Eve the child is taken in by a young widow. The story will finish with a sweet romance and a heart warming ending. I really enjoyed this story.
When a newborn child is left at the church on Christmas Eve the child is taken in by a young widow. The story will finish with a sweet romance and a heart warming ending. I really enjoyed this story.
November 17, 2025
found baby at Christmas
This book was written to keep you on edge from this baby girl being found by a church on Christmas Eve mass till her growing up.
I enjoyed reading this book just to see what all happens in her life. You feel all the things she is going through.
This book was written to keep you on edge from this baby girl being found by a church on Christmas Eve mass till her growing up.
I enjoyed reading this book just to see what all happens in her life. You feel all the things she is going through.
November 24, 2019
Child of love
I really liked this story. Very well written. The family of Emma finally came to light in who she was.
I really liked this story. Very well written. The family of Emma finally came to light in who she was.
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December 20, 2019Love
True love can not be stopped . The boys mom tried cause she was so sure the girl was poor.
True love can not be stopped . The boys mom tried cause she was so sure the girl was poor.
December 27, 2019
Great book
March 29, 2020
Churchyard orphan
Very easy book to read
Enjoyable
Short story quick to read
You could imagine this story happening in the past
Very easy book to read
Enjoyable
Short story quick to read
You could imagine this story happening in the past
June 9, 2020
Great reading
This book was enjoyable.I've read 3 books by this Author and want to read more of them.Clean reading and interesting stories.
This book was enjoyable.I've read 3 books by this Author and want to read more of them.Clean reading and interesting stories.
October 27, 2020
Nice short story but was disappointed by the ending wanted to know the outcome of their relationship, can guess at how it ended but would prefer to have read it
October 30, 2020
Rubbishy mawkish
Trite characters with a sprinkling of poor grammar and poorer understanding of Victorian society. Would not recommend this novella with any enthusiasm.
Trite characters with a sprinkling of poor grammar and poorer understanding of Victorian society. Would not recommend this novella with any enthusiasm.
November 3, 2020
Sadness exchanged for joy
A life begun in love, raised by loving strangers, beset by sore trials but ultimately gaining true love and the blessings of a family.
A life begun in love, raised by loving strangers, beset by sore trials but ultimately gaining true love and the blessings of a family.
November 15, 2021
Very enjoyable and honest
It was a very good read different from most books about love in a way of not knowing where you came from your real family
It was a very good read different from most books about love in a way of not knowing where you came from your real family
February 1, 2022
Emma, The Christmas Eve baby's life.
Emma wonders and searches for answers to who she is and who are her parents. She is looked down upon for not knowing.
Emma wonders and searches for answers to who she is and who are her parents. She is looked down upon for not knowing.
January 12, 2023
Very good.
A very easy little story, a page turner. You wanted to find out what to know what happened to her next. 😍
A very easy little story, a page turner. You wanted to find out what to know what happened to her next. 😍
August 3, 2023
excellent read
Excellent book it very captivating would highly recommend this book thorough enjoyed it look forward to reading more like it
Excellent book it very captivating would highly recommend this book thorough enjoyed it look forward to reading more like it
August 5, 2023
This was a lovely book to read. I read it within a few hrs as couldn’t put it down.
November 20, 2023
Loved it. It was a great read and a cute story.
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