N4/Christmas Magic/ a festive book /by Cathy Kelly/heartwarming anthology /fiction/USED/cond C/yellow age

Christmas Magic, a festive book written by the bestselling Irish author Cathy Kelly.Book OverviewFormat: It is a heartwarming anthology of 19 contemporary short stories rather than a single novel.Themes: The stories focus on life, love, family dynamics, female friendships, and personal growth during the holiday season.Tone: It is widely reviewed as a witty, uplifting, and comforting "feel-good" read.Key Storylines & CharactersDolores and Genevieve: Two spinster sisters living in the pretty Primrose Cottage who try to break free from the lasting psychological grip of their late, overbearing mother.Larissa: A woman navigating the chaotic and stressful endurance test that is the annual Office Christmas Party.Alice: A host forced to open her heart and home to an unwanted, uninvited visitor for the holidays.Madame Lucia: A mysterious fortune-teller who sets up a crystal ball reading shop above a local travel agency, helping the staff deal with their life dilemmas.Lily: A woman who experiences a disastrous and chaotic arrival at her best friend's wedding.About the AuthorCathy Kelly is a highly successful Irish columnist and novelist often cited as a natural heir to Maeve Binchy. She is also known for her humanitarian work as an ambassador for UNICEF Ireland