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Charles Dickens

Holiday Romance

In this charming series of short stories from Victorian author nonpareil Charles Dickens, four pairs of lovebirds offer up a detailed account of their courtships. There's just one catch — none of the besotted have yet reached the ripe old age of 10. Displaying his usual knack for uncannily accurate characterization, Dickens gives readers a glimpse into the triumphs and trials of schoolyard romance.
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    Ibtisam Bhattishared an impression3 years ago
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    Sentimental, sweet and simple. There is no more romantic time than enjoying the magic of the holiday season.

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    b4834474572has quoted3 years ago
    My peerless bride was, at the period of which we now treat, in captivity at Miss Grimmer's.
    Mirna Esperanza Lopez Ramirezhas quoted4 years ago
    This, however, from motives of humanity, was abandoned as too expensive.
    kapanagahas quoted5 years ago
    Again, how would you support us?'
    The pirate-colonel replied in a courageous voice, 'By rapine!' But his bride retorted, 'Suppose the grown-up people wouldn't be rapined?' 'Then,' said the colonel, 'they should pay the penalty in blood.' - 'But suppose they should object,' retorted his bride,

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