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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Such a quaint and charming lil sequel to the beloved A Christmas Carol. I really like how this centres on Marley, as opposed to Scrooge, and the backstory to both him and his sister. It’s a very similar tale to the original, with some of the names swapped around, but it was a nice lil tale of how far kindness and compassion can really go, especially in people’s time of need.
I absolutely loved this book, I don’t often give 5 stars but I really enjoy A Christmas Carol so this book was just perfect.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Visit the locations in the novel Let's go to Dickens London
This is a a lovely cosy read with a sad twist to the tale. Set in London, it’s an ode to Dickens, what happens to Marley’s sister before the tale of Scrooge begins. The London of Dickens is well known but the story of Marley’s ghost less so. This is the story of the ghost’s sister. So many delicious literary treats in one book.
Sad as the lovely Vanessa died before she could finish the manuscript. Fellow author Rebecca Mascull took up the pen and worked her own magic. A literary double act if you will!
This is a lovely little book. A real homage to Dickens in my mind. When this first arrived on the doorstep, I was emotional before I had even opened the book. I have other books by Vanessa Lafaye and I have enjoyed each and every one. Evocative and stylish in equal measure. Sadly she died before she could finish this story, so Rebecca Mascull took up her magic pen and finished the story.
Kudos to both of them as this is simply magical. I can’t imagine how hard it is to write a book with someone else let alone finish someone else’s story whilst adding your own author magic to it. Rebecca should be really proud.
I love stories which look at minor, or in this case fictional, characters from books and then examine their backstory. Wild Sargasso Sea predates the antics of Mr Rochester before he met Jane Eyre. In Miss Marley, Jacob Marley’s sister takes centre stage and I loved it. It brings a real magic to the world of Dickens, Scrooge and those snowy London streets.
Miss Marley - Vanessa LaFaye
A Christmas Carol is one of my favourite Christmas reads so I was really intrigued to read this prequel to the original.
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A Christmas Carol is one of my favourite Christmas reads so I was really intrigued to read this prequel to the original.
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emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Great book a prequel to a Christmas Carol explains how Marley and his sister Clara overcame poverty and how Jacob formed a partnership with Ebenezer Scrooge. It was sad that the author Vanessa Lafayette was unable to Finish the book and was completed by her close friend Rebecca Mascull. The book was flowing and easy to read and difficult to put down. Vanessa had written two previous books and judging by this one would be worth a read. Miss Marley is a must read for all Christmas lovers.
Another perfect short story for the festive season, following the life of Jacob Marley’s sister, and how her fate changes because of her brother’s actions. It made me want to eat chestnuts & snuggle down to A Christmas Carol.