The Christmas Table

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From the bestselling author of The Christmas Hope series comes a heartwarming, inspirational holiday story. In June 1972, John Creighton sets out to build a kitchen table for his wife, Joan, promising to have it ready for Thanksgiving. Inspired by her mother's recipes, Joan aims to create delicious meals for their family. Fast forward to June 2012, Lauren Mabrey discovers she is pregnant, and her friends at Glory's Place rally to help her prepare for the baby. During a visit to a local furniture builder, Lauren finds a beautifully refinished table that holds a hidden drawer filled with recipe cards. Having grown up in multiple foster homes, Lauren never learned to cook and is captivated by the personal notes on each card, written from a mother to her daughter. As she reads, she feels a deep connection to the mother and daughter, longing to make them proud. The narrative weaves between 1972 and 2012, showcasing Joan's battle with breast cancer and Lauren's journey to learn cooking in anticipation of her baby's arrival. As Christmas approaches, will Lauren unravel the mystery of the table and discover the peace she has always sought?