The Essence Of Christmas

A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale by Karen Schaler is a most charming contemporary festive offering that really captures Christmas in a book.

The reader is treated to a warm, wonderful atmosphere in contrast to the cold snow outside. Tempting the reader’s tastebuds with gingerbread pancakes for breakfast and hot chocolate, you are in for a real treat. All our senses are awakened under the masterful pen of Karen Schaler.

This is a fairy tale for grown-ups as we experience, princes and princesses, and all the elements that make up Christmas.

There is a serious side too as we witness the damage on a family, of being a workaholic. The richest people are those who put family first.

A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale was positively delightful. I loved dropping in on a family as they shared their Christmas traditions.

I received a free copy via Net Galley. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

JULIA WILSON