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A review by ahobbitsbooks
Miss Marley: The Untold Story of Jacob Marley's Sister by Vanessa Lafaye
4.0
Oh, this story was an absolute delight and I read it in one sitting!
Miss Marley tells the formerly untold story of the siblings Clara and Jacob Marley, the latter who would later on become the business partner of the feared and infamous Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge. The book is divided into three parts that tell the story of Clara and Jacob – firstly as orphaned children fighting for their survival on the streets of London, then as teenagers running a money-lending business and ultimately, as adults, telling a tale of love and tragedy.
I hope that Miss Marley will become a little modern classic. It keeps the Dickensian spirit alive by adding another layer and extra depth to the beloved story of Mr. Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future and focusing on some of its minor characters. It is a perfect tale for a cosy December evening and will enchant children and adults alike.
Miss Marley tells the formerly untold story of the siblings Clara and Jacob Marley, the latter who would later on become the business partner of the feared and infamous Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge. The book is divided into three parts that tell the story of Clara and Jacob – firstly as orphaned children fighting for their survival on the streets of London, then as teenagers running a money-lending business and ultimately, as adults, telling a tale of love and tragedy.
I hope that Miss Marley will become a little modern classic. It keeps the Dickensian spirit alive by adding another layer and extra depth to the beloved story of Mr. Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future and focusing on some of its minor characters. It is a perfect tale for a cosy December evening and will enchant children and adults alike.