Judy Astley became the author of witty, contemporary novels after several years as a dressmaker, illustrator, painter and parent. Her own Christmases are a mad mixture of ever-increasing family, too much food and a panic-stricken last-minute hurtle round the shops for presents. She has usually managed to pay off the resulting expense by the time the next lot of Christmas cards come on the market.Judy lives in London and Cornwall.

"This witty family drama will keep you enthralled..." Candis "A lively laughter-packed riot of a story" Heat

Judy Astley became the author of witty, contemporary novels after several years as a dressmaker, illustrator, painter and parent. Her own Christmases are a mad mixture of ever-increasing family, too much food and a panic-stricken last-minute hurtle round the shops for presents. She has usually managed to pay off the resulting expense by the time the next lot of Christmas cards come on the market.Judy lives in London and Cornwall.

"This witty family drama will keep you enthralled..." Candis "A lively laughter-packed riot of a story" Heat

Judy Astley became the author of witty, contemporary novels after several years as a dressmaker, illustrator, painter and parent. Her own Christmases are a mad mixture of ever-increasing family, too much food and a panic-stricken last-minute hurtle round the shops for presents. She has usually managed to pay off the resulting expense by the time the next lot of Christmas cards come on the market.Judy lives in London and Cornwall.

"This witty family drama will keep you enthralled..." Candis "A lively laughter-packed riot of a story" Heat