The Christmas Hirelings is by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. An amazing work of historical fiction set in Victorian Cornwall. Sir John, his niece, and an old friend are gathered in Cornwall for Christmas. Sir John in a grumpy fit declares that Christmas is only fun with children around. His friend Danbury talks him into "hireing" some children for Christmas. He sets out to make good on his idea and returns with three young children whose presence for the holiday will change Sir John's life forever. This now ranks with A Christmas Carol as my second favorite Christmas story. A Reader's Corner Highly Recommended read for any season.
Ratings: 9th grade - 10 out of 10.
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