Waiting for Christmas by Lynn Austin

 Waiting for Christmas, by Lynn Austin, is a delightful Victorian-era look at one newlywed couple's first Christmas. I am always excited when Lynn releases a new book, as I know it'll be one to savor. This one did not disappoint. The characters became real to me as I read about Adelaide (Addy) and Howard. The book is four parts, all corresponding with candles lit at their church during the month of December. The changes they go through during this time reflect the themes of the Advent Candles. Addy arrives home one day to find a little boy hiding in the bushes outside her door, she takes him in and, with help from her cook and housekeeper, cleans him up and gets him some new clothes. Addy is determined to help him find his missing sister while they wait to see if his father arrives home by Christmas. 

I adored watching Addy learn how to cook and keep house, wanting to do things on her own for her new husband, as she'd grown up an heiress and never learned to do these things. Her determination was sweet. 

As with any Lynn Austin book, this was a clean read and suitable for all ages. A very good look at historical Christmas. 

I was gifted this book as part of the Waiting for Christmas launch team. It's been a pleasure to read and I recommend it.