The Gifts of the Child Christ

By: George MacDonald

Narrated by: Mandy Pallock

From the author C. S. Lewis called "my master": a beloved Victorian Christmas novella, gently updated for today's listeners, narrated by Mandy Pallock. Includes an illustrated PDF companion with original artwork by Sarah Geesey in your Audible library.

In Victorian London, the Greatorex family has wealth but not love. Augustus Greatorex believes himself a good father, yet his little daughter Phosy, raised by a distracted stepmother and negligent nurse, longs for affection he never gives. When she misunderstands a Christmas sermon ("Whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth"), her innocent faith awakens every heart in the household. Through sorrow, infant loss, and unexpected grace, MacDonald weaves a moving story—a servant's pride broken, a craftsman's despair redeemed, a father's heart restored to his child.

Part parable, part Victorian moral tale, this story reveals the redemptive power of unconditional love, and the quiet faith of a child who teaches the adults around her what it means to truly see one another.

MacDonald's nineteenth-century prose, gently updated by editor Mandy Pallock, who also narrates. Includes a rich afterword on MacDonald's life, faith, and influence on C. S. Lewis, Tolkien, L'Engle, and Chesterton. A perfect single-listen for a winter evening. Also available in an illustrated hardcover and paperback.

Perfect for Advent and Christmas listening, long drives, quiet evenings, and book clubs exploring classic Christian literature. A meaningful holiday gift that deepens year after year. For listeners who love A Christmas Carol, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and the Chronicles of Narnia. If you've enjoyed MacDonald's Phantastes or The Princess and the Goblin, this treasure will become a favorite.

George MacDonald (1824–1905): Scottish minister whose allegorical storytelling and moral imagination pioneered fantasy. C. S. Lewis called him "my master." Mandy Pallock is the best-selling author of The Question Habit and founder of Presently Engaged.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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