Midnight in Everwood

A glittering rush of sugar-sweet enchantment Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Curse for True Love

Nottingham, 1906

Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina but, as Christmas draws nearer, her dancing days are numbered she must marry and take up her place in society in the New Year. But, when a mysterious toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighbouring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Mariettas life.

After Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, Marietta discovers it carries a magic all of its own a magic darker than anyone could imagine. As the clock chimes midnight, Marietta finds herself transported from her familys ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, silent with secrets, in a forest of snow-topped fir trees. She must find a way to return home before shes trapped in Everwoods enchanting grip forever.

In the darkness of night, magic awaits and you will never forget what you find here

Tropes:
🎄 Finding the magic of Christmas
True love
Festive fun!

The perfect winter fairy tale Sarah Morgan, The Christmas Escape

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Sumptuous and spellbinding Heidi Swain, Underneath the Christmas Tree

Beautifully spun and wildly imagined Cari Thomas, Threadneedle

Enchanting! The perfect Christmas treat Veronica Henry, Christmas at the Beach Hut

Transported me to a magical world

A great winter read

A story in which you can lose yourself

I was drawn into this book from the very first page

A must-read for the Christmas season

Enchanting and full of wonderful adventure

Will sweep you off your feet

A fairy tale for grown-ups and absolutely perfect for Christmas