The young Evans family, who settled following an advertisement in the old mansion of the wealthy widow Marianne Parkin, discovers many amazing things in their new place. Ancient copies of the Bible, paintings in expensive frames, a box with mysterious letters to an unknown recipient. It happens around Christmas. Richard, Keri and their four-year-old daughter Jenna, along with the mistress of the house, are preparing to celebrate the holiday, when suddenly something terrible happens - Marianne dies. But before her death, she reveals a great secret to the Evans, before which even the bitterness of loss pales...Richard Paul Evans wrote this story exclusively for himself, his family and his circle of friends. Wrote and published at his own expense in 20 copies. The book went from hand to hand, and then the calls started. Acquaintances and strangers called the author and thanked him for the “Christmas Box.” Then booksellers began calling asking if they could order copies for sale, because they were asking for this book. Thus began the worldwide march of Richard Paul Evans' story, and soon its author became one of the leading and sought-after writers of our time.