Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin’s "The Romance of a Christmas Card" is a heartwarming and sentimental tale about the power of love and a simple message to heal old wounds. The story is set in a small New England village and revolves around the minister’s sister, Letty Boynton, a gentle woman who secretly loves to write verses and design Christmas cards. Two years prior, her fiancé, Dick Larrabee, left the village after a misunderstanding, and Letty has been living in quiet sorrow ever since. The plot is set in motion when a publisher discovers Letty’s talent and prints two of her card designs. One card, depicting a cozy homestead, finds its way to Dick, who is working in a lonely logging camp. The image and the message of home and forgiveness stir a deep longing in him. The other card, showing a traveler returning home, is circulated in the village. The cards act as silent messengers, rekindling hope and reminding both Dick and the villagers of the bonds they share. The narrative follows the journey of these cards as they work their subtle magic, bridging the distance between the separated lovers and softening the hearts of those around them. Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin creates a charming and uplifting Christmas fable, affirming the season’s themes of faith, reconciliation, and the belief that no one is beyond the reach of love and a second chance.

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