My dearest darling-

That partridge, in that lovely little pear tree! What an enchanting, romantic, poetic present! Bless you and thank you.

Your deeply loving Emily

Everyone knows the 'Twelve Days of Christmas', but not as rewritten by John Julius Norwich in this delightful correspondence, which records the daily thank-you letters from one increasingly bemused young lady to her unseen admirer. And who but Quentin Blake could exploit the full comic possibilities of this hilarious debacle as first birds, then maids and finally the full percussion section of the Liverpool Philharmonic bring mayhem to the calm of an English country Christmas?

The classic Christmas carol, told with a very special twist... With inimitable illustrations by Quentin Blake, this is the most elegant and enchanting Christmas gift book of the year.

About the Author

John Julius Norwich is a leading writer, historian and broadcaster and author of two bestselling collections of Christmas Crackers.

Quentin Blake is one of Britain's finest illustrators, and best known for his own picture books and his collaboration with Roald Dahl. He was appointed the country's first Children's Laureate in 1999.

Book Information
ISBN 9781782392231
Author John Julius Norwich
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Atlantic Books
Publisher Atlantic Books
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 157mm * 10mm