- Published: 2 December 2025
- ISBN: 9781787304666
- Imprint: Harvill Secker
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 256
- RRP: $39.99
The Twelve Days of Christmas

















- Published: 2 December 2025
- ISBN: 9781787304666
- Imprint: Harvill Secker
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 256
- RRP: $39.99
A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed
Sunday Times, *Historical Fiction Book of the Month* for PANDORA
An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue
Red, for PANDORA
Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written... a glorious treat
Daily Mail, for PANDORA
‘A glorious treat…uplifting, poignant and astutely observed, this felt like being whirled away into a Regency ball.’
Naomi Kelsey
Clever, funny and heartfelt... I found myself laughing and crying along with the characters. It’s the perfect comfort read. Fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will love it.
Theresa Howes
An uplifting collection…absolutely the book I’m gifting everyone this year – it’s the perfect stocking filler
Venetia Constantine
So beautifully and delicately done, woven like the most detailed tapestry. Witty, delightful and hugely satisfying...the perfect gift
Kate Griffin
A festive delight, as warming as mulled wine by a crackling fire. These twelve tales weave together beautifully in a joyous, sparkling celebration of love, wit and the true meaning of Christmas
Elodie Harper
This is a charming collection of stories, each of them delightful on their own but together creating a rich, festive tapestry. There is sparkling wit, romance and joy interspersed with poignant glimpses of darkness and sorrow which Susan Stokes-Chapman weaves beautifully throughout. It's the perfect gift to wake up to in your stocking on Christmas morning!
Jennifer Saint
Simply sublime festive fiction. Five gold stars! Susan Stokes-Chapman's clever, amusing and beautifully written collection is the perfect gift for lovers of fine literature.
AJ West