Midnight in Everwood

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In the darkness of night, magic awaits... Nottingham, 1906. Marietta Stelle dreams of being a ballerina, but as Christmas approaches, her dancing days are numbered; she must marry and embrace her societal role in the New Year. The arrival of a mysterious toymaker, Dr. Drosselmeier, who purchases a neighboring townhouse, brings magic and wonder into Marietta's life. He constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, revealing a magic darker than she could imagine. When the clock strikes midnight, Marietta is transported from her family's ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, shrouded in secrets within a forest of snow-topped fir trees. She must navigate this enchanting realm and find a way back home before she becomes trapped in Everwood's spell forever. In the darkness of night, magic awaits, leaving an unforgettable impression. Esteemed authors have praised this enchanting tale: 'The perfect winter fairy tale' (Sarah Morgan), 'Bewitching storytelling' (Stephanie Garber), 'A deliciously dark retelling of The Nutcracker' (Jennifer Saint), 'Sumptuous and spellbinding' (Heidi Swain), 'Beautifully spun and wildly imagined' (Cari Thomas), and 'Enchanting! The perfect Christmas treat' (Veronica Henry).