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Christmas romance novel set in PRAGUE
21st November 2024
A Christmas in Prague by Helga Jensen, a Christmas romance novel set in Prague.
The novel opens with the unexpected departure of Olivia’s husband, leaving her in the throes of extensive Christmas preparations. She is devastated.
A couple of years later, she is still smarting from the separation and now her Aunt Grace has died. In her will she asks Olivia to go to Prague and search out someone called Marek, who was the love of her life. This is news to Olivia and since Craig left her, she has become quite introspective. Thus, the prospect off heading off on a journey feels extremely daunting and challenging.
In Prague she has an itinerary, devised by her aunt, to keep her occupied, but first stop is the address she has been given for Marek. As she goes about trying to fulfil her obligations, she is supported by Tomas, a young man who comes to her aid. She is still very unsure of herself but is determined to get through her tour as best she can.
I have recently read several novels whereby an elderly relative has died, leaving instructions with a solicitor for a younger member of the family to go on a mission and get out in the world. I feel this is now a well-worn plot line but here the author has incorporated enough ingenuity and interest to keep the reader engaged.
As the Christmas Markets exert their magic, you can almost sense the tension and apprehension draining from her and she starts to succumb to the magic of a Prague Christmas.
The city forms a nice backdrop as Olivia explores the city, highlighting many of the attractions that tourists will inevitably visit.
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