Mrs Clutterbuck’s Christmas Emporium
About the Book:
When
Mabel Clutterbuck opens a Christmas shop in sleepy Merrycombe Bay, she has no
idea how much her little emporium is about to change the hearts and minds of
the people who live there.
Mabel
Clutterbuck reluctantly returns to the seaside town she grew up in to be closer
to her ailing mother. However, the old woman’s fading memories keep confusing
Mabel with her sister Clara - the sister who sacrificed everything to care for
their mother before recently disappearing without trace.
Determined
to breathe new life into the old shop Clara used for her crafting endeavours,
Mabel transforms it into Mrs Clutterbuck's Christmas Emporium, a magical
haven filled with vintage decorations, festive treasures, and a little bit of
wonder.
The
true magic, however, lies in Mabel's Lucky Dip Gift Boxes. Carefully chosen for
the hidden heartaches of the customers who buy them, each one brings comfort,
hope, and unexpected joy. Not everyone in Merrycombe Bay is convinced, though,
especially the formidable ladies of the local WI!
As
Christmas approaches, an unexpected romantic encounter gives Mabel a glimpse of
a future she never thought possible. And while she helps others find happiness,
she begins to heal the parts of herself she thought would remain broken.
But
beneath the sparkle of fairy lights and festive cheer, old wounds refuse to
stay buried. Why did Clara leave Merrycombe Bay? And if she returns, will Mabel
lose everything she's finally found - including the future she never thought
she deserved.
Heartwarming,
uplifting and sprinkled with Christmas magic, Mrs Clutterbuck's Christmas
Emporium is a story of family secrets, second chances, unexpected romance,
and the power of kindness.
My Review:
Mrs Clutterbuck's Christmas Emporium is a fun holiday read. Mabel and her twin sister had a falling out 27 years ago and Mabel packed her bags and left Merrycombe Bay. When Clara disappears, Mabel finds herself returning home to be close to their mother.
I loved the book. The Christmas Emporium was such a great idea and I loved how the author brought it to life. The Lucky Dip Gift Boxes sound amazing. I loved watching Mabel try and heal the broken parts of her spirit. Twenty seven years is a long time to hold onto the baggage she carries (I understand how and why that happens) and I was glad to see her try and make peace.
At the same time, I also found Mabel to be quite selfish and hard to like at first. Her wounds defined her and she let them overtake her personality. Watching her unravel the pain and let it go was a process that was cathartic for not only Mabel but for the reader, as well.
Cozy holiday treat for anyone in the mood for a festive and romantic getaway into the world of fiction.
I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not
affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have
expressed are my own.
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Meet the Author:
Nicola
May is a bestselling author renowned for her heartwarming and humorous romantic
comedies. With twenty-three books to her name, her work has captured readers'
hearts around the world, has been translated into fifteen languages and
consistently ranks in the top 100 of Amazon's Kindle bestseller charts. When
she’s not writing, she enjoys cream teas in her beloved Devon, hikes through
nature, and occasionally places a bet on the horses.
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