Christmas began with a good but harassed woman giving birth in difficult domestic circumstances. Somewhere between then and now the circumstances have changed, but for women today Christmas is still a time of joys garnered against the odds. We have moved on from stables and mangers to supermarkets and microwaves, and palm fronds, shepherds and lambs have given way to a fat red-suited man, a spangled conifer and well-stuffed stockings. In this anthology reflecting the experiences of more than fifty women at Christmas, Jenny Eclair rubs shoulders with Agatha Christie, Laurie Graham, Nancy Mitford, Sue Townsend, Stella Gibbons, Mrs Beeton, Clare Boylan and many others. Curl up with a tantalizing volume that gives full reign to the seditious humour, peculiar discomforts and exquisite social tortures of the season.

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About the Author
Michelle Lovric is the author of CARNEVALE and VENICE:TALES OF THE CITY. Born in Australia, she now lives in London and Venice.

Reviews
An anthology of writing ... from Charlotte Bronte to Jenny Eclair, it provides a range of insights and angles on this often nerve-fraying time of year - Sainsbury's Magazine A seasonal collection of letters, diaries and stories to put you in the festive mood. GOOD BOOK GUIDE



Book Information
ISBN 9781860499227
Author Michelle Lovric
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Virago Press Ltd
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 128mm * 21mm