Sharing An 1820’s Christmas

A Sea View Christmas by Julie Klassen is a perfectly wonderful Christian Christmas historical novel that I adored. It is the fourth and final book in On Devonshire Shores series but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the books in order for character development and a linear storyline. However, this is a charming Christmas story, should you only want to read one book!

Each book has focused on a different sister. For this offering, it is hard-working Sarah who puts her family above her own happiness. She is very much a ‘Martha’ character, busy working and life is passing her by. The reader delights as we watch Sarah bud and blossom as she realises that her family is held in God’s hand and her self-sacrifice is not necessary.

There is the theme of taking care of the widows and orphans as extended family open their hearts and homes to those in need.

People arrive as guests to stay at Sea View but quickly become family members as the lost, the lonely and the hurting are given a seat at the table.