Twelve Days And Twelfth Night By Sarah Sundin

Twelve Days and Twelfth Night

by Sarah Sundin

Publisher: Revell

ISBN: 9780800747336

As a huge fan of the author's WWII stories, I was excited to see she'd written a Christmas novella! I was invited to review the book. The publisher sent me the book for review.

Summary:

She needs a star for her wartime Christmas show. He needs a second chance. Together they stage a production neither expected. 

World War II USO director Maggie Oliver faces an impossible task: orchestrate a Christmas show in San Diego for thousands of sailors, with dwindling resources and a quickly approaching deadline. To star in the show, she enlists Prescott Duke, a former Hollywood heartthrob whose career ended in flames after an accident left him scarred and adrift. He eagerly accepts Maggie's invitation and seizes the chance to reclaim what war has stolen from him.

Inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and "The Twelve Days of Christmas," Maggie and Prescott craft a show at a Shakespearean theater that promises to lift spirits. But as rehearsals progress, Maggie discovers a secret that could transform her production into something unforgettable. With opening night approaching and unexpected feelings complicating everything, Maggie must decide how far she'll go to rewrite not just her show but the outcome for everyone involved. 

A romantic World War II Christmas novella of Hollywood stars and a holiday production. Perfect for fans of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, the opposites-attract trope, redemption, and second chances.

My Review:

Twelve Days and Twelfth Night is such a great story. I think I could handle a novella once a year in between the author's novels! I loved the premise around the USO and entertaining the injured troops at Christmastime. It fits so perfectly with the genre the author writes in.

Maggie is living with her grandpa as she begins her new job as USO director during WWII. Let's just say that not everyone is happy actors and actresses will be showing up to prepare for the show. If Maggie doesn't endear herself to you, I don't know what character will. She's sweet, encouraging, and sees the bright side of everything. 

Prescott is rather the opposite of Maggie, although it wasn't always that way. He happens to be the injured star that Maggie wants to headline her show. This may be just what he needs to find the new spark in life. Thankfully, Prescott knows the Lord and has a kind heart even though he had a rough start in life.

Their story of trying to bring the show together while jumping through hoops that are purposely put in their way. Maggie also has some good intentions along the way that go terribly awry. Her grandpa (one of my favorite characters) tries to guide her in seeking the Lord, and then Prescott does likewise. Unfortunately, she doesn't heed their advice. While Maggie's grandpa is a delight, Prescott's manager left a lot to be desired along with Mrs. Laverne! The two of them had me grumbling under my breath!

Pulling off the show in such a short period of time comes with its own challenges! Are Maggie and the rest of the crew up for the task? There are hurdles they have to jump over to get there, but they try their hardest to make it!

About the Author:

Sarah Sundin is a bestselling author of popular World War II fiction. She is a Christy Award winner and a Carol Award winner, and her novels have received starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. Sarah lives in Southern California. Visit SarahSundin.com for more information.