When Christmas Came Again

Fleeing a season that now feels unbearable, nineteen-year-old heiress Justine Eliot begs her mentor, Doctor Sarah Peavey, to hide with her at a stark winter camp by the sea. But solitude soon gives way to purpose when they cross paths with the children of Hardscrabble and a weary schoolteacher whose slip of the tongue has shaken their belief in Christmas. With Doctor Sarah’s steady wisdom and a flurry of quiet, generous deeds—handmade treats, a clandestine tree, and gifts gathered from a humble ten-cent store—Justine confronts her grief, discovers resilience, and learns that love cannot be outrun. Michele Wagner’s warm, expressive narration evokes snow-bright fields, stove-lit rooms, and the tender courage it takes to open one’s heart again. A luminous, classic holiday short story by Beulah Marie Dix, this audiobook celebrates community, compassion, and the healing spirit of Christmas—perfect for a cozy winter evening or a new family tradition.