Binding: Hardback
Date Published: 03 Nov 2026
A gripping, Christmas-themed thriller short story from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid!
What would you sacrifice for the perfect gift?
Despite working two jobs, she can't even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas together. It was supposed to be a magical holiday, but instead it's a reminder of how much she can't provide.
Then a mysterious pawn shop owner offers Stella an intriguing trade. She wants more than anything to buy her husband the perfect gift. But there's a catch, and it may come at a terrible price...
Inspired by O. Henry's beloved classic The Gift of the Magi, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers the perfect stocking filler-a chilling holiday short story where love, desperation, and deadly consequences collide.
Also by Freida McFadden:
The Witch
Brain Damage
The Housemaid
The Divorce
Dear Debbie
The Tenant