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Keeping a Christmas Promise
- Author
- Jo Thomas
- Narrator
- Anna Acton
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 13 October 2022
- Run Time
- 7 hours 49 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: sense of place
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
One Icelandic holiday. One snowstorm. The adventure of a lifetime.
Freya has one wish this Christmas... to visit Iceland and track down the illusive Northern Lights in memory of her beloved friend. Nothing - not even a snowstorm - is going to stop her.
But when an avalanche leaves her stranded in a remote village with no way to contact the outside world, handsome and enigmatic Petur comes to her rescue, giving her a place to stay in his farmhouse. In this harsh yet beautiful landscape, Petur and his community must come together in order to survive.
Stepping up to help Petur with the Christmas celebrations, chef Freya is determined to make this most of her time here, cooking delicious fresh food and delivering it to the friendly locals. But as her feelings for Petur and love for the village begin to grow, she is about to discover that the greatest adventures are the ones you don't expect...
© Jo Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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Heart warming, moving and romantic, with a beautiful setting - what could be better?
Katie Fforde
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A deliciously festive treat bursting with Icelandic flavour, adventure and romance. Curl up, get cosy, and immerse yourself in this magical, Christmassy world.
Ruth Jones
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A delicious celebration of love and true friendship. Another winner from Jo!
Jill Mansell
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The perfect cosy, Christmas read!
Cathy Bramley
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Sparkling, romantic, magical - and delicious.
Milly Johnson
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The ultimate Icelandic adventure! Packed full of food, friendship and life-changing moments.
Heidi Swain
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Keeping A Christmas Promise is not so much a book you read, but rather one you lose yourself in. It's not until it's finished that you realise Jo Thomas has helped you find something you didn't even know was missing from your life.
Pure joy in book form.Linda Hill, My Weekly
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Gorgeously escapist, uplifting and romantic, a delicious treat
Alex Brown
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A wonderful celebration of friendship and food, Jo takes you on a magical journey with a delicious warm hug on every page
Emma Cowell
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Jo's stories are so moving and interesting and hopeful. They are also great fun to read
Anne Booth
User Reviews
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Narration 4.0
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Details
- Author
- Jo Thomas
- Narrator
- Anna Acton
- Duration
- 7 hours 49 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 October 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529190885
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: sense of place
- Rating
- 1.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 4.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.One Icelandic holiday. One snowstorm. The adventure of a lifetime.Freya has one wish this Christmas... to visit Iceland and track down the illusive Northern Lights in memory of her beloved friend. Nothing - not even a snowstorm - is going to stop her.But when an avalanche leaves her stranded in a remote village with no way to contact the outside world, handsome and enigmatic Petur comes to her rescue, giving her a place to stay in his farmhouse. In this harsh yet beautiful landscape, Petur and his community must come together in order to survive.Stepping up to help Petur with the Christmas celebrations, chef Freya is determined to make this most of her time here, cooking delicious fresh food and delivering it to the friendly locals. But as her feelings for Petur and love for the village begin to grow, she is about to discover that the greatest adventures are the ones you don't expect...© Jo Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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