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  • By: Karen Swan
  • Narrated by: Daphne Kouma
  • Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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Christmas by Candlelight

By: Karen Swan
Narrated by: Daphne Kouma
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Publisher's Summary

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!

'There’s nothing quite like a Karen Swan novel to get you in the festive mood - Seasonal escapism at its best' -
Woman & Home

Snowed in for the holidays, old truths rise to the surface. Christmas by Candlelight is a cosy Christmas story from Karen Swan, bestselling author of The Stolen Hours.

It’s three days before Christmas and starting to snow when high-flier Libby and her new boyfriend reluctantly attend her university reunion.

Hosted by Archie Templeton – the heartbreaker of their group – at his grand family estate in Yorkshire, the night is a great success until they go to leave: the road is now blocked with snow.

At first, being snowed in together is fun. But as hours pass everyone grows restless.

Then the power goes out . . .

Hunkered down together by candlelight, they reminisce about old times – and tensions soon start to rise. Secrets from the past begin to unravel and Libby is confronted with a truth she has long tried to deny.

Reviews for Christmas By Candlelight:

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You know that the festive season is well and truly here when a Karen Swan Christmas cracker appears . . . Sprinkled throughout with Swan’s trademark twists and turns, insight, cosy charm, and eye for comedy, this is the perfect warm-up for the Christmas holiday.' - Yorkshire Post

'An author loved for her cosy, escapist, festive fiction' Prima

'With well-drawn characters and plenty of romance and drama, this page-turner will leave you with a warm festive glow.' - The Mirror

'Seasonal escapism at its best' - Women's Weekly

'A cosy Christmas read with plenty of twists' - Woman's Own

'This escapist, uplifting story explores old friends and fractured relationships . . . With relatable characters, plenty of secrets and a sprinkle of feel-good cosiness, this is the perfect winter read.' - My Weekly

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Not my favorite

Usually love Karen swans Christmas books however this mine just didn’t not cut it for me. The characters lacked depth and the story flat. But still listenable.

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Christmas by Candlelight

Another treat from Karen Swan.
Thank you so much.
Oh dear, what to listen to now? Perhaps I shall just let the memory of this story to just settle.

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Not your typical Christmas story

Although it took me a while to get into this story it ended up happening more substance than originally thought. A also appreciated the full ending to the story which included all the characters.

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Fast paced, with depth, but not too cheesy

I absolutely loved this book. I thought it was going to be predictable when I started reading, but that definitely wasn’t the case. The characters were so lovely and developed well, I really enjoyed this book!

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