A Visit from Sir Nicholas

Lady Elizabeth Effington had once given a gift of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to Nicholas Collingsworth. She had hoped this would be the perfect gift for the man she was in love with, although her parents and most others had already planned her marriage to Charles Langley. However when Elizabeth gave the gift to Nicholas he accepted the gift but refused her love and broke her heart. Leaving her to marry Charles while he pursued a business adventure in America.

Nicholas Collingsworth had left England to prove to himself that he could build his own fortune without the help of his beloved uncle’s fortune. He had left behind the one woman he loved, but felt justified in doing so because he knew Charles Langley would give her the life Nicholas could not. However life had not gone for Elizabeth as he had hoped and now ten years later he finds himself back in England to look after her and to claim his family name.

Elizabeth presently has taken control of her own existence for the first time in her life, and when Nicholas shows up to fulfill his duties in caring for her, she does not accept him with open arms. Can Elizabeth get over the hurt and pain, which first Nicholas then Charles inflicted, in order to start a new?

Victoria Alexander has done it again. She has written an enchanting tale of two people who must first find themselves before they can have any chance of love. The way Mrs. Alexander incorporates A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens into this story is truly brilliant. She adds a regency twist to this tale of Scrooge and his ghosts of the past, present and future.

While this story is set around Christmas, it can truly be enjoyed anytime throughout the year. Mrs. Alexander knows how to pen a tale that will leave readers wanting more from her. She has the true writing spirit of some of the great historical authors. She makes readers laugh with delight and feel with their hearts. With each story this remarkable author writes she is proving she deserves to be on the list of the great historical authors. Pick up this book today and find out why it deserves it Recommended Read status!

Reviewed by: JoAnn