{"product_id":"the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-a-christmas-short-story-collection-paperback","title":"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: A Christmas Short-Story Collection - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJodi Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the always eventful worlds of Jodi Taylor, it's never Christmas without illegal expeditions, riotous misbehaviour and stories you just can't put down . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis festive collection takes readers from Frogmorton Farm to Time Police HQ via the Institute of Historical Research at St Mary's in five (and a bit) short stories. A Bumper Bundle of Christmas tales all in print for the very first time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a Christmas message from the author herself and an exclusive new St Mary's scene, 'A Storm in a Teacup'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e --- \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy is Nothing Ever Simple? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor once, this Christmas jump is perfectly legal - though that doesn't make it any less dangerous. It's Major Guthrie's last, and to the Battle of Bannockburn, no less. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ordeal of the Haunted Room \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWho wouldn't jump at the chance to experience an authentic Victorian Christmas? Complete with a murderous ghost and one terrifying night in a terrible storm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Toast of Time \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMax and Markham prepare for their very first Christmas away from St Mary's, sure to be full of Peace and Goodwill to all men . . . plus Fabergé eggs, legendary swords and a belligerent ram. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSanta Grint \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt all begins when the Time Police hold their first Christmas Party. Their most dangerous mission yet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoy to the World \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhen things take a unseasonably tricky turn on Frogmorton Farm, only Thomas can step in to save Christmas day . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--- \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A Christmas treat that didn't disappoint' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a short story from The Chronicles of St Mary's' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'What more could you want in your stocking on Christmas morning' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A highlight of my Christmas' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'As much a part of my Christmas as the pantomime, mince pies and the King's speech' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJodi Taylor is the internationally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's series, the story of a bunch of disaster prone individuals who investigate major historical events in contemporary time. Do NOT call it time travel! She is also the author of the Time Police series - a St Mary's spinoff and gateway into the world of an all-powerful, international organisation who are NOTHING like St Mary's. Except, when they are. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside these, Jodi is known for her gripping supernatural thrillers featuring Elizabeth Cage together with the enchanting Frogmorton Farm series - a fairy story for adults. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn in Bristol and now living in Gloucester (facts both cities vigorously deny), she spent many years with her head somewhere else, much to the dismay of family, teachers and employers, before finally deciding to put all that daydreaming to good use and write a novel. Over twenty books later, she still has no idea what she wants to do when she grows up.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.16 x 7.81 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45613700743212,"sku":"9781035412372","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-a-christmas-short-story-collection-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}