Angel Unawares: A Story of Christmas Eve

A seven‑year‑old Angel finds herself far from home on a sunny French seaside promenade, staying with her mother while the war rages elsewhere. When her French governess, Mademoiselle Rose, spots a wounded sergeant—her long‑lost lover—among the crowd, the child's keen mind pieces together a surprising coincidence that promises an unusual Christmas surprise.

The town bustles with colourful scenes: children riding donkeys, soldiers in bright caps, and a garden that seems to belong to a fairy tale. Angel wanders among orange and lemon trees, violet carpets, and roses of every hue, her imagination turning the ordinary into something magical. As the first snow of the season draws near, the young girl senses that this unexpected encounter may change the quiet holiday she expected, blending wartime reality with a touch of enchantment.