Bøger af Judy La Salle

It has been almost a year since Ebenezer Scrooge was transformed from a ruthless miser into a paragon of virtue and joy. His new disposition includes a lively sense of humor, generosity, insight, and the willingness to take risks. Women even find him attractive, which is a challenge since he is out of practice when it comes to courting, but there are other, more menacing trials looming. In November 1844, Scrooge embarks on a quest to discover the truth of his sister Fan's death in 1819. He needs only a few suggestions of foul play and he is driven to uncover the painful facts, particularly since he feels overwhelming guilt and regret where she is concerned. Scrooge also has a rich and powerful enemy who will stop at nothing, to ruin him.Fortunately, the ghost of Jacob Marley continues to play a role in his old partner's life. His assistance is crucial, since Scrooge needs all the help he can get if he is not to revert to his former wretched state.Character development, twists and turns, and a surprise ending are facilitated by period language and authentic settings.

It is the spring of 1845 and Scrooge continues to live the good life. He is a successful businessman with an unexcelled reputation and a large society of friends. He continues to struggle with a certain romance, however, since it exposes his inexperience in such matters. Still, he is the happiest he has ever been - until tragedy strikes.Scrooge is devastated by the event and, although he does not revert to his former state of mean-spiritedness, he believes he no longer has reason to live. He is given a small glimmer of hope by some good news he receives, but even that cannot undo the terrible occurrence.Since Scrooge is now an active participant in the larger community of London, his family and friends, all of whom have engaging stories of their own, come to his aid. Of course, Marley once again lends a helping hand and imparts wisdom that is known only to a world far removed from early Victorian London.