Suddenly Christmas / Und plötzlich Weihnachten
A Novel
A new love and a winter full of miracles
Christmas is a time of miracles… At the start of the festive season, Christiane, who has been living a secluded life since her husband’s death, meets Gero by chance. From the very first moment, they both feel a special connection. And so their first encounter is followed by a tender courtship. Between choir rehearsals, walks in the snow, and a trip to Salzburg, feelings develop that neither of them could have anticipated...
Meanwhile, the mystery surrounding a church bell that...
Meanwhile, the mystery surrounding a church bell that...
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Christmas is a time of miracles… At the start of the festive season, Christiane, who has been living a secluded life since her husband’s death, meets Gero by chance. From the very first moment, they both feel a special connection. And so their first encounter is followed by a tender courtship. Between choir rehearsals, walks in the snow, and a trip to Salzburg, feelings develop that neither of them could have anticipated...
Meanwhile, the mystery surrounding a church bell that disappeared during the war throws Christiane’s tranquil little town into a real frenzy and throws several other lives into disarray.
With subtle humour and great warmth, Claire Beyer tells a wonderful story about an intelligent woman – and about how it is never too late to rediscover life and love.
Meanwhile, the mystery surrounding a church bell that disappeared during the war throws Christiane’s tranquil little town into a real frenzy and throws several other lives into disarray.
With subtle humour and great warmth, Claire Beyer tells a wonderful story about an intelligent woman – and about how it is never too late to rediscover life and love.
2026, 230 pages


