


Books in series

#1
The Christmas Box
1993
Richard, a busy and preoccupied father, discovers a Christmas box full of love letters from an old woman to her dead daughter and, with the help of an angel, begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas

#2
Timepiece
1995
The inspirational sequel to The Christmas Box follows the love story of MaryAnne and David Parkin as they struggle with the lessons of love, loyalty, and forgiveness and cope with tragedy, in a story about the gifts we pass on to our children. 500,000 first printing. Tour.

#3
The Letter
1997
Nineteen years after the death of their young daughter, an estranged couple finds a letter at the base of the girl's gravestone. Feeling in his heart that the letter is from the mother who abandoned him as a child, the husband embarks on a poignant journey of self-discovery and renewed love. The bestselling author of THE CHRISTMAS BOX brings another universal message of hope and love to Spanish-speaking readers.

#1-3
The Christmas Box Collection
The Christmas Box / Timepiece / The Letter
1998
Richard Paul Evans’ bestseller The Christmas Box has become a holiday classic, a tale so touching that it continues to “tug families’ heartstrings” (USA Today). His exquisite prequel, Timepiece, and The Letter complete the glorious trilogy of the Parkin family. Now all three magical stories are compiled in one extraordinary treasury that “reaches into that place where all broken heart will forever be made whole” (The Star, Chicago).
THE CHRISTMAS BOX
A Christmas story unlike any other, The Christmas Box is the poignant tale of a widow and the young family who moves in with her. Together, they discover the first gift of Christmas —- and what the holiday is really all about.
TIMEPIECE
Tracing the lives of a young couple as they discover love, loyalty, and the power of forgiveness, Timepiece is a tale of wisdom and of hope —- and a gentle reminder that the connections from one generation to the next are indelible.
THE LETTER
A mysterious letter is found at the grave of a couple's only child in this unforgettable conclusion to the collection. As they face love's greatest challenge, they find its truest meaning and learn the lessons that are echoed throughout.
Author
Richard Paul Evans
Author · 65 books
When Richard Paul Evans wrote the #1 best-seller, The Christmas Box, he never intended on becoming an internationally known author. His quiet story of parental love and the true meaning of Christmas made history when it became simultaneously the #1 hardcover and paperback book in the nation. Since then, more than eight million copies of The Christmas Box have been printed. He has since written eleven consecutive New York Times bestsellers. He is one the few authors in history to have hit both the fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. He has won several awards for his books including the 1998 American Mothers Book Award, two first place Storytelling World Awards, and the 2005 Romantic Times Best Women Novel of the Year Award. His books have been translated into more than 22 languages and several have been international best sellers.