Angel Unawares: A Story of Christmas Eve: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Angel Unawares: A Story of Christmas Eve: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Angel Unawares: A Story of Christmas Eve is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris) (1859–1920); Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel) (1869–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Angel Unawares: A Story of Christmas Eve" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative revolves around a young American girl named Angel Odell, who finds herself lost on Christmas Eve in a beautiful garden that she imagines to be fairyland. The book explores themes of kindness, compassion, and the spirit of giving during the holiday season. The story follows Angel as she wanders into the garden, where she encounters the Valois family, a Belgian couple struggling through the hardships of war. After overhearing their troubles, Angel decides to give away her mother’s diamond ring, believing it will bring happiness to the family. Moments later, with the generosity of her mother, Elinor, Angel's kindness comes full circle, leading to a heartwarming conclusion where both families find joy and connection in each other. The narrative beautifully intertwines the innocence of childhood with profound lessons about empathy and the true meaning of Christmas.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Angel Unawares: A Story of Christmas Eve
- Author credits: Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris) (1859–1920); Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel) (1869–1933)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christmas stories
- World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Christmas
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