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Sims, Gill,

Why mummy drinks at Christmas / Gill Sims. - London : HarperCollins Publishers, 2023. - 312 pages ; 24 cm. - Why mummy . - Why mummy. .

"It's the most wine-derful time of the year"--Cover.

"Mummy has always loved Christmas. Sure, the kids turn into demons, the dinner gets burnt to a crisp and Aunt Louisa's general staggering inappropriateness sends Mummy reaching for the nearest maximum-strength festive tipple, but nevertheless, for her, Christmas is always special. This year, she wants nothing more than to perfectly fig up the pudding and sit by the fire reading aloud from A Christmas Carol to a rapt, rosy-cheeked audience. But, just like all Mummy's best-laid plans, this year's Festive Vision is in danger of being totally derailed by her chaotic family. There's not much chance of any action under the mistletoe, and the kids are just not playing ball. Can Mummy find her silver lining after all and bring the whole family together for one moment of harmony, so they can finally proclaim 'Verily You Are the Queen of Christmas'? Or should she get stuck into the festive spirits and just let it all go?"--Publisher.

ISBN: 9780008592028 0008592020

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Motherhood--Fiction.
Mother and child--Fiction.
Families--Fiction.
Motherhood.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Christmas fiction.
Domestic fiction
Humorous fiction.
Christmas fiction.

Dewey Class. No.: 823.92