Althea Bainbridge is the village Vicar's sister and while she is quite revered, she is a spinster and lonelier than she had realized. An unintended snub by Chesley's newest resident - Lord Morecombe, and a cancelled visit have Thea heart broken and praying in church. She wants a life of her own and to no longer have to live in anyone's shadow. Little does she know just how quickly her heart's desires are about to come true. As she concludes her prayer, she hears odd noises coming from the church's nativity scene. And inside she finds, much to her surprise, a baby boy - about six months old. Not knowing what else to do with Matthew (the name she gives the baby), she takes him home. That same day, Thea discovers something that makes her believe Matthew is Lord Morecombe's.
Gabriel (Lord Morecombe) is startled but thoroughly intrigued when Thea barges into his new country home with a baby that she claims is his and demands that he take responsibility. Gabriel assures Thea that the baby is not his but is astounded by the 'proof' Thea provides. Suddenly, Gabriel is absolutely certain that he knows who Matthew's mother is and he and Thea take an unexpected journey - literally and emotionally - as they try to reunite Matthew with his mommy in time for Christmas.
I thoroughly loved this book. It is rich in detail, character, setting and emotion. This is the second book I've read by Candace Camp and I can honestly say that I have a mission to read all of her catalogue.
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