Regency Christmas Gifts

Set against the backdrop of Christmas, the story follows Mary Ann Poole, a widow struggling with poverty and the challenges of raising her daughter, Beth, who never knew her father. When a misdirected package leads them to Thomas Jenkins, a retired sailing master seeking purpose, an unexpected connection forms. As Thomas becomes invested in Mary Ann's well-being, he faces a dilemma between his desire to return to sea and his growing feelings for her, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and the search for meaning during difficult times.