Just sweethearts: A Christmas love story

"Just Sweethearts: A Christmas Love Story" by Harry Stillwell Edwards is a romantic novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Christmas in the South, the narrative revolves around the themes of love, destiny, and personal growth. The story explores the budding romance between King Dubignon, a passionate architect struggling with his career, and Billee, a mysterious yet captivating woman he encounters in Macon, Georgia. The plot unfolds as King Dubignon, after a series of disappointments in his career, becomes enamored with Billee, whose gentle beauty and alluring grace capture his heart at first sight. As their relationship develops, they navigate the challenges of social class, ambition, and personal secrets. Billee harbors a past that complicates their budding romance, and much of the tension revolves around whether their love can withstand the barriers of class and circumstance. Throughout the story, the two characters express their deepening emotions, and the narrative culminates in a heartfelt exchange about love and destiny, suggesting that true affection transcends societal boundaries. Ultimately, the novel celebrates the spirit of love—illuminated by the warmth of Christmas—while exploring the paths that individuals take in their quests for happiness and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Harry Stillwell Edwards (1855–1938) was an American journalist, novelist, and poet, born at Macon, Georgia. He studied law at Mercer University, Macon, and graduated in 1877. He was assistant editor and editor of Macon journals (1881–1888), gaining distinction as a writer of dialect stories. He wrote on the Georgia aristocracy as well as pro-slavery fantasies popular in the South. Amongst his publications are:Two Runaways and Other Stories (1889) The Marbeau Cousins (1898) Sons and Fathers (1896) His Defense and Other Stories (1899) Eneas Africanus (1920)