THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!''There’s nothing quite like a Karen Swan novel to get you in the festive mood - Seasonal escapism at its best'' - Woman & HomeSnowed in for the holidays, old truths rise to the surface. Christmas by Candlelight is a cosy Christmas story from Karen Swan, bestselling author of The Stolen Hours. It’s three days before Christmas and starting to snow when high-flier Libby and her new boyfriend reluctantly attend her university reunion.Hosted by Archie Templeton – the heartbreaker of their group – at his grand family estate in Yorkshire, the night is a great success until they go to leave: the road is now blocked with snow.At first, being snowed in together is fun. But as hours pass everyone grows restless.Then the power goes out . . .Hunkered down together by candlelight, they reminisce about old times – and tensions soon start to rise. Secrets from the past begin to unravel and Libby is confronted with a truth she has long tried to deny.Reviews for Christmas By Candlelight:''You know that the festive season is well and truly here when a Karen Swan Christmas cracker appears . . . Sprinkled throughout with Swan’s trademark twists and turns, insight, cosy charm, and eye for comedy, this is the perfect warm-up for the Christmas holiday.'' - Yorkshire Post''An author loved for her cosy, escapist, festive fiction'' - Prima''With well-drawn characters and plenty of romance and drama, this page-turner will leave you with a warm festive glow.'' - The Mirror''Seasonal escapism at its best'' - Women''s Weekly''A cosy Christmas read with plenty of twists'' - Woman''s Own''This escapist, uplifting story explores old friends and fractured relationships . . . With relatable characters, plenty of secrets and a sprinkle of feel-good cosiness, this is the perfect winter read.'' - My WeeklyWhat readers are saying about Christmas by Candlelight:''a Christmas/Winter read at its best. Dive in and escape any Winter Blues!''''Christmas isn''t Christmas without a Karen Swan book!''''Perfect ingedients for a lovely Christmas read!''