Christmas can bring miracles, but sometimes they need a bit of a nudge...Being sent off to visit relatives over Christmas is not exactly what the Earl of Linton’s daughter had in mind for the season. But, thanks to her Papa’s financial problems, Lady Helen Perrin has to admit it’s not the worst of ideas, even though the thought of having any fun seems like it would be a Christmas miracle.But when she reaches Linton’s Cross and sees the Foster family once more, she immediately senses that there is something seriously worrying her cousin, Miss Jessamine Foster, and her fiancé, Mr Rowland Fawley.Griffith Hempstead, an up-and-coming young banker, has received a plum assessing the value of Linton’s Cross, as part of the financial review of the Linton estate. It means spending Christmas away from home, but since his life isn’t populated with vast numbers of friends and family—Ballinger Bastards tend toward quiet lives—he accepts the commission without demur.He does not, however, expect to find Lady Helen in residence, nor does he expect to find himself thrust into the midst of family conflicts, theatrical performances, or passionate trysts, some of which—to his utter shock—are his own.It’s going to be a Christmas full of surprises, scandalously naughty kisses, and romantic shenanigans. After all, when a determined minx like Helen sets her sights on something—or someone—what else can you expect?(Lady Helen Perrin’s adventures continue on from those which can be found in “The Jeweller” by Sahara Kelly, a Ballinger Bastard adventure already available for your Kindle or print reading pleasure.)
