Lady Osbaldestone’s Christmas Goose

Lady Osbaldestone’s Christmas Chronicles, Book 1

By: Stephanie Laurens

Narrated by: Helen Lloyd

It's December 1810, and Lady Therese Osbaldestone is looking forward to her usual Christmas with her family at Winslow Abbey, her youngest daughter Celia's home. But then a carriage rolls up and disgorges Celia's three oldest children. Their father has contracted mumps, and their mother has sent the three - Jamie, George, and Lottie - to spend this Christmas with their grandmama in Little Moseley.

Therese has never had to manage small children, not even her own. She assumes the children will keep themselves amused but quickly learns that what amuses three inquisitive, curious, and confident youngsters isn't compatible with village peace. Just when it seems she will have to set her mind to inventing something, she and the children learn that with only 12 days to go before Christmas, the village flock of geese has vanished. The children are as mystified and as curious as Therese - and she seizes on the mystery as the perfect distraction for the three children as well as herself.

©2017 Stephanie Laurens (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Helen Lloyd, British actor and narrator, simply enchants with her delivery of this charming story.... Lloyd's portrayal of Lady O. is perfect, capturing her spine of steel and very soft heart. Her portrayals of the children, the young lords, and those working 'below stairs' are also spot-on. This is a true Christmas gift." (AudioFile)

Sweet little Christmas story

this is a sweet little story of small town life in the past. OR everyone knows each other but no one knows where the geese are. I recommend it it's an easy listen and it's kind

Delightful.

Light and fun while also intelligent.
Loveable and relate-able characters.
Excellent sense of place and time.

Very enjoyable :)

What I liked about the story…
It’s a simple old fashioned Christmas story. The characters value their Christmas traditions and will go the extra mile to see that everything is just so.
This takes me back to my childhood! I love Christmas and watching my great grandparents and grandparents keep the family traditions. They helped keep me grounded while growing up.
This book may seem a bit slow for some, but if you’re willing to take a minute to relax, I’m sure you’ll find the plot a delight!

Where are those darn geese anyway.

What an adorable Christmas story. It was just sweet and fun. The romance part was predictable, while still being fun to hear. I really didn’t expect where the geese ended up being. I liked the simplicity and sincerity of the book.

Adorable Christmas Story

Looking for a sweet Christmas story with interesting characters? This one is it. I’d love a prequel!