Santa's Present: Blitz

By Sue Perkins

This novelette is from the World War II Blitz series. It's Christmas 1938 and Velma's family is determined to enjoy the festive season, but Jack cannot get leave to join them. Velma's young nephew declares that Santa bring the best presents, but all Velma wants is to be with Jack. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Caishel Books
• Release date: Dec 17, 2021
• ISBN: 9780995149038

Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins grew up in Devon, England and emigrated to New Zealand with her family. Sue and her husband live at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Her interests include writing, reading, genealogy and aqua jogging. Sue’s first romance novel was released in May 2007, quickly followed by a fantasy trilogy, more romance books, young adult and middle grade novels. Visit Sue Perkins webpage to discover more of Sue’s books, including her fantasy romance novels and middle grade level fantasy books. Her aim is to write a full length epic fantasy novel. The outline is complete, and Sue hopes to finish it by the end of 2018.

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Santa's Present

Companion book to 'Blitz'

Sue Perkins

Caishel Books

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ISBN: 978-0-9951490-3-8

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Christmas 1938

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Christmas 1938

Velma looked out the window. Snow fell in soft flakes, coating the yard and making it brighter than the dull grey sky.

Stop daydreaming, Velma. You know Enid makes us feel guilty when we’re late.

Velma smiled. She’d won a few arguments with Enid in the last few months and noticed her eldest sister didn’t criticise her as often as usual. She placed the last fruit mince pie into the tin, then pushed the lid shut.

Ready, just need to get my coat.

Here. Josie handed her the thick garment and swooped up the tin. Tom is waiting for us in the passageway.

Velma, her sister and brother-in-law, braved the elements on the way to Enid’s house. Large mittens kept her hands warm. She burrowed her chin into the warm scarf Josie had knitted for her birthday.

Thank goodness I bought this coat. It should last for years. If they declare war, rationing will make buying this quality of clothing impossible.

Slipping and sliding, they