Thomas Kinkade's Cape Light: All is Bright

Informationen zum Autor Katherine Spencer Klappentext In this novel in Thomas Kinkade's Cape Light series, Reverend Ben Lewis reflects on Christmas past while his beloved daughter, Rachel, looks to the future... After some old photos spark Reverend Ben's memories, he recalls his first Christmas as a young minister in Cape Light, when a prominent church benefactor stood accused of a serious crime, tearing the town apart. Ben had to carry the banner of God's mercy into the fray-while struggling to prove to everyone, including himself, that he was worthy of his calling. Rachel Anderson has trouble picturing life without her husband. But single dad Ryan Cooper might be just the man to show her there's such a thing as focusing-and fretting-too much. Moved by Ryan's gentleness and understanding, Rachel soon imagines a new world filled with hope. But deep loss and old fears are not easily dispelled, and Christmas brings a choice: cling to the past's comforting memories, or reach for a future of bright possibilities... CONTENTS   DEAR READER Sometimes it seems to me that one of the best parts of Christmas is reminiscing about the many holidays that have passed. As if each Christmas season is part of some larger work in progress, like pearls on a string. One precious bead added each year. Every decoration, taken from its hiding place, speaks to me, telling its particular story. Each ornament, music box, wooden bear, or snow globe summons vivid memories. When I was very young, my father worked for a company that imported Christmas ornaments from Europe. These handmade decorations were very fine, made of hand-blown glass, painstakingly painted and decorated—skiers and ice-skaters, ballerinas and angels. An entire set of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A blue candle with a miniature nativity scene inside, a fragile glass shadow box. As Christmas drew closer, my father would come home each night with mysterious packages, and we would sit in awe as the newest treasures were unveiled. I still remember those slim brown boxes tied with string coming through the door, and feeling so eager to see what was inside. When my parents sold the family home, they passed these family heirlooms on to me and my sister. No matter how carefully preserved, only a few have survived. When I hang them on our tree, I am instantly transported back in time to golden hours. But now these antique ornaments hang alongside newer treasures, definitely made of sturdier stuff, but with no less claim on a place in my heart’s scrapbook. In this book Reverend Ben is also transported back into the past, to his very first Christmas in Cape Light. He recalls the many challenges and joys the season brought to him, while in the present, his daughter, Rachel, wonders if she can open her heart and trust the gifts that this Christmas brings. So it is with all of our Christmas traditions and memories. As the beloved carol “Silent Night” reminds us, “All is calm. All is bright.” The beauty of Christmas past and Christmas present, shining together, with one steady light. And while I fully intend to relish my memories this Christmas, as I do every year, I will also be mindful and grateful for the present moment—the memories in the making. And so many blessings received at Christmas and all year through. I truly hope you will, too. With all best wishes, Katherine Spencer     CHAPTER ONE Present day, December 3 Reverend Ben had forgotten all about the meeting. It was already late afternoon when he emerged from his office, coat and briefcase in hand. He had planned to leave the church early and look in on Dr. Elliot, who had been home with bronchitis over Thanksgiving weekend. “Are you leaving for the day, Reverend?” Mrs. Honeyfield abruptly looked up from her keyboard. “What about the meeting?” Before he could ask the obvious question, his secretary added, “A...

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• Autori: Katherine Spencer
• Editore: Berkley Publishing Group
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2015
• EAN: 9780425264331
• ISBN: 978-0-425-26433-1
• Pagine: 352
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 208 mm x 23 mm
• Serie: Cape Light; A Cape Light Novel; A Cape Light Novel; Cape Light Novel
• Categoria: Narrativa > Romanzi