A Fairy Tale for Christmas a funny, feelgood, glorious Christmas romp A magical, feel-good novel to fall in love with for Christmas 2023

What could be more magical at Christmas than a fairy tale come true?

It's the festive season and the members of the Newbay Theatre Society, known as the NEWTS, are putting on a show. Being cast as Cinderella is a dream come true for newcomer Kirsty, not least because she hopes starring in a panto directed by her boyfriend Jon will bring them closer together.

But it's not all glitter and good cheer: behind the scenes, long-standing rivalries, wardrobe mishaps and suspicious accidents threaten to derail the production. And then there's Prince Charming himself. Will working with Jon bring Kirsty her happy ever after...or reveal their love to be a 'showmance'?

With Christmas just around the corner, it's going to take more than a Fairy Godmother to get Kirsty and her cast-mates to the ball...
Praise for Chrissie Manby:
'Manby's novels are made for holidays' Glamour
'An enjoyable, festive read' Novelicious

'Fabulously funny and festive. An absolute treat full of warmth and romance' - Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage

A wonderful, heart-warming Christmas novel from Chrissie Manby, perfect for curling up with in front of the fire.

What could be more magical at Christmas than a fairy tale come true?

It's the festive season and the members of the Newbay Theatre Society, more commonly known as the NEWTS, are preparing to put on a show. Being cast as Cinderella is the realization of a dream for newcomer Kirsty, not least because she hopes starring in a panto under the direction of her boyfriend Jon will bring them closer together.

But Kirsty soon learns that it's not all glitter and good cheer behind the scenes at the amateur theatre as bitter rivalries nurtured through decades, wardrobe mishaps and suspicious near-fatal accidents threaten to derail the production. And then there's Prince Charming himself. Will working together with Jon bring Kirsty her happy ever after... or reveal their love to be nothing but a 'showmance'?

With Christmas just around the corner, it's going to take more than a Fairy Godmother to get Kirsty and her cast-mates to the ball.

What readers are saying about A Fairy Tale for Christmas:

'Filled with Christmas cheer...a captivating story!'

'A lovely, warm read...highly, highly recommended!'

'A beautiful sparkly warm festive book that will have you feeling ready for the Christmas season!'

'A warm, funny, festive read... an unmissable festive treat'

'A gorgeous, funny, touching story... I was hooked from the first page!'