The Twelve Days of Christmas

Susan Stokes-Chapman

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Harvill
02 December 2025

Fiction & Literature; Historical fiction; Short stories

A beautiful collection of seasonal stories inspired by the Georgian Christmas carol, from the Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling Author

A beautiful collection of seasonal stories inspired by the Christmas carol, from the Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling Author

The air glitters with hope as the snowy village of Merrywake celebrates the Christmas season after the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars.

As the Viscount's famous Twelfth Night Ball draws closer, many of the villagers have a story to tell - we meet a lovelorn vicar and kindly maid reunited after a misunderstanding, three sisters vying for the hand of a dastardly duke, two servants hiding a dangerous secret and a solider making his way home, unsure of the welcome he might receive. As their tales braid together, we see life and love in the village from belowstairs to high society.

Reimagining each of the traditional carol's gifts, and written in tribute to Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, The Twelve Days of Christmas is a collection of festive tales filled with seasonal cheer and heart-warming characters. Will the challenges and mysteries that the Viscount's guests encounter be resolved by the night of the ball?

'Kind, heartwarming historical fiction at its most glorious...

Witty, delightful and hugely satisfying...the perfect gift' Kate Griffin

'A glorious treat...uplifting, poignant and astutely observed, this felt like being whirled away into a Regency ball' Naomi Kelsey

Clever, funny and heartfelt... I found myself laughing and crying along with the characters. It's the perfect comfort read. Fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will love it' Theresa Howes

Readers love Susan- 'So addictive... the perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, fantasy and romance' 'Wonderfully atmospheric' 'A beautifully written piece of historical fiction' 'Crackles with danger and mystery... a joy to read' 'An utterly magical book full of secrets, love and hope' 'Beautifully written, gripping and evocative'

By: Susan Stokes-Chapman
Imprint: Harvill
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 223mm, Width: 143mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 507g
ISBN: 9781787304666
ISBN 10: 1787304663
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 02 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Susan Stokes-Chapman was born in 1985 and grew up in the historic Georgian city of Lichfield, Staffordshire. She studied for four years at Aberystwyth University, graduating with a BA in Education & English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel, Pandora, was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize 2020 and the Glass Bell Award and became an instant Sunday Times number-one bestseller. Her most recent novel is the gothic mystery, The Shadow Key.

Reviews for The Twelve Days of Christmas

Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written... a glorious treat * Daily Mail, for PANDORA * A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed * Sunday Times, *Historical Fiction Book of the Month* for PANDORA * An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue * Red, for PANDORA *