The novella could possibly have done with a sagacious reader before going to print. There are some odd corners, and Fox isn't always great at putting her meaning across. The episode of the baby offering, for example, was frankly odd and unrealistic (not to mention, probably anachronistic).

The story is a follow up to [b:Seven Summer Nights|33116450|Seven Summer Nights|Harper Fox|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479938519l/33116450._SY75_.jpg|53781146]. It would also have been helpful if Fox had taken more time to reintroduce the characters (there are lots of them too), and had been a little less elusive when referencing events from the previous book in the series.

Despite all this, the book is a charming, moving little story, perfect to read in one sitting on Boxing Day (as I did).