Christmas on the Island

A Novel

By: Jenny Colgan

Narrated by: Sarah Barron

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Café by the Sea—whose novels are “an evocative, sweet treat” (JOJO MOYES)—comes this heartwarming holiday novel set on a charming Scottish island.

On the remote Scottish island of Mure, the Christmas season is stark, windy, and icy—yet incredibly festive and beautiful...

It's a time for getting cozy in front of whisky barrel wood fires, and enjoying a dram and a treacle pudding with the people you love—unless, of course, you've accidentally gotten pregnant by your ex-boss, and don't know how to tell him. In the season for peace and good cheer, will Flora find the nerve to reveal the truth to her nearest and dearest? Will her erstwhile co-parent Joel think she’s the bearer of glad tidings—or is this Christmas going to be as bleak as the Highlands in midwinter?

Meanwhile Saif, a doctor and refugee from war-torn Syria is trying to enjoy his first western Christmas with his sons on this remote island where he’s been granted asylum. His wife, however, is still missing, and her absence hangs over what should be a joyful celebration. Can the family possibly find comfort and joy without her?

Travel to the beautiful northern edge of the world and join the welcoming community of Mure for a Highland Christmas you'll never forget!

Christmas on the island of Mure

I loved catching up with Flora and her family and friends on the (imaginary) island of Mure. This is the third in a series about the lovely inhabitants of Mure. If you haven’t read the first two books you really should before dipping into this book. You’ll want to learn all about the people – get the context of their relationships. I have loved each book and the third just as much. It boils down to connections between people and how we all need them and must continue to try to do better – in every way. I really hope this isn’t the last I’ll read of the people of Mure. There are some ends that weren’t completely tied up – and I need some reassurance!

Brilliant!

Want to get away from it all, well this worked for me! It made me want to be part of the book, wonderful and cozy!

Nott ur typical Christmas

This story doesn’t go exactly as you expect! It is a sometimes heartbreaking and other time sweet. I the narrator is good!

Loved it!

This was our book club's pick for December. I liked it so much I downloaded the rest of the Mure series.
Everything sounds better with a Scottish brogue! I liked Sarah's reading a bit better than Eilidh's.
I liked how Jenny added an interesting collection of foreigners to the mix of these books and how the island was a bit magical.

Wonderful story!

I couldn't stop listening! This novel was written so well. It was very moving and I will listen to it again.