Dolly

*****

Another 5 star read from Jo Priestley !!
A Christmas tale like no other , a beautifully written story of heartbreak , true Yorkshire determination and a magical taste of Christmas , love and a tinge of sadness at times .Wonderful heartfelt characters which you can't help but feel you're a part of their lives , especially Dolly , a totally unforgettable person .
A story of community spirit , traditions , a sense of belonging and doing the right thing , albeit not always in the right way.
I would highly recommend this book and maybe like myself , when Christmas comes around , you'll find yourself , remembering , Dolly . 

*****

I absolutely fell in love with Dolly! Full of grit and determination, steadfastly loyal, and a force to be reckoned with, Dolly Hunter is a character who stays with you long after you have finished the book. This is such a wonderful read, and perfect for the festive season.

*****

Full of Christmas sparkle and feelgood but will be a tonic all year round for those who like stories about people coping with adversity and triumphing through love, kindness and sheer bloody-minded refusal to give in.
It made me laugh, it made me cry and it made me root for the people of the fictional town of Wakeley; people I felt I knew and understood right away.
The author has a real gift for authentic dialogue, sprinkling the narrative with wonderful little idioms and turns of phrase that are better than a thousand fancy words at revealing the characters and their lives.
It's also very moving - the story hinging on how a tragedy affects people and the different paths they take to deal with such events - but not in a maudlin, depressing way.
Does Dolly find Christmas? I don't want to spoil the ending, suffice to say you wont be disappointed, A magical read to get you ready for the festive season.