Of Christmas Past (Highfield Chronicles #1)

Josiah Northcott, second-born son of Captain Aldous Northcott of Highfield Hall, left his home and family in a cloud of anger and rebellion. Now, five years later, he lives in poverty with all his hopes and dreams in ruins. With Christmas approaching, all he can think about is returning home. But, fearful of rejection, he has neither the will nor the courage to do so. It will take the visit of an enigmatic Christmas spirit to make Josiah understand that his fears are unfounded, that the love of family is awaiting him back at Highfield.