Happy Christmas — Daphne Du Maurier

This is one of the most touching Christmas stories ever written. Daphne du Maurier's small masterpiece has been out of print since 1943, when it appeared as a private press book.

Mr and Mrs Lawrence, with their children Margaret and Bob, form a wealthy, happy family with every comfort. However, this particular year, their traditional Christmas festivities are suddenly disrupted by the arrival in their home of two refugees with nowhere to go.

As with all Daphne du Maurier stories, there is a twist to the story, and few readers will easily forget the predicament of Mr Lawrence when Christmas Day comes.