A lonely girl finds an old clock shop run by a mysterious man who claims each handmade clock can "heal something broken." She asks for a clock to fix her family after a rough year-only to discover the magic works in unexpected waysThe clockmaker may not be human-he might be an angel in disguise.Nine-year-old Elara Finch has always believed Christmas is meant to be perfect-until a broken pocket watch and a sudden snowfall reveal a world she never knew existed. On the doorstep of Corwin & Co., the mysterious clockmaker's shop, she discovers that time itself can be repaired, but only by confronting the moments that broke her heart.Guided by the enigmatic Calder, Elara learns that wishes, hope, and courage can mend more than broken clocks-they can heal families, restore love, and bring miracles when they're needed most.Filled with warmth, gentle magic, and the wonder of Christmas, The Christmas Clockmaker is a heart-stirring holiday novella perfect for fans of magical realism, small-town Christmas stories, and stories about second chances.