Let the Bells Ring Out: the brilliant new escapist festive novel from the multi-million bestselling author of I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
Oct 2025 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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Seven people, four days and a snowy Christmas on board a luxury sleeper train. This festive season getting away from it all takes on a new meaning…
‘Escaping into Milly’s world is always a joy and Let The Bells Ring Out is Christmas perfection!’ JILL MANSELL
The Yorkshire Belle is a glamorous steam train all decked out for an escapist festive getaway. It is not supposed to be where a group of people, all trying to get to their destinations for the holidays, will spend their Christmas.
Seven people, each with their own hopes and dreams, secrets and sorrows, board the train as strangers, but as the snow keeps falling and they realise they are going nowhere fast, they are forced to slow down and embrace the present.
This Christmas on board the Yorkshire Belle, will the friendships they make change their lives forever?
Your favourite authors love Milly Johnson too!
‘Milly’s books are a joy' JENNY COLGAN
‘Real women, real life, real feeling, Milly brings it all’ CATHY BRAMLEY
‘Milly’s wisdom shines through, as does her humour: no-one can bring you from tears to smiles more quickly. Her books are warm, funny and real, and her stories celebrate triumph over adversity, the power of love, and the importance of friendship' VERONICA HENRY
‘Reading a Milly Johnson book is like spending time with a best friend. Written with genuine warmth and heart, they’re an absolute treat’ LUCY DIAMOND
‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ DEBBIE JOHNSON
‘Milly Johnson always delivers an absolutely cracking read’ KATIE FFORDE
‘Escaping into Milly’s world is always a joy and Let The Bells Ring Out is Christmas perfection!’ JILL MANSELL
The Yorkshire Belle is a glamorous steam train all decked out for an escapist festive getaway. It is not supposed to be where a group of people, all trying to get to their destinations for the holidays, will spend their Christmas.
Seven people, each with their own hopes and dreams, secrets and sorrows, board the train as strangers, but as the snow keeps falling and they realise they are going nowhere fast, they are forced to slow down and embrace the present.
This Christmas on board the Yorkshire Belle, will the friendships they make change their lives forever?
Your favourite authors love Milly Johnson too!
‘Milly’s books are a joy' JENNY COLGAN
‘Real women, real life, real feeling, Milly brings it all’ CATHY BRAMLEY
‘Milly’s wisdom shines through, as does her humour: no-one can bring you from tears to smiles more quickly. Her books are warm, funny and real, and her stories celebrate triumph over adversity, the power of love, and the importance of friendship' VERONICA HENRY
‘Reading a Milly Johnson book is like spending time with a best friend. Written with genuine warmth and heart, they’re an absolute treat’ LUCY DIAMOND
‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ DEBBIE JOHNSON
‘Milly Johnson always delivers an absolutely cracking read’ KATIE FFORDE
Seven people, four days and a snowy Christmas on board a luxury sleeper train. This festive season getting away from it all takes on a new meaning…
‘Escaping into Milly’s world is always a joy and Let The Bells Ring Out is Christmas perfection!’ JILL MANSELL
The Yorkshire Belle is a glamorous s...
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22 reviews
Alison Robinson
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October 23, 2025
3 1/2 stars. In their own ways each of the passengers is feeling unhappy or unfulfilled, but spending a few days together, trapped on a train, with only the dulcet tones of Brian 'the real BBC' on the radio to keep them company, friendships develop and they may even make some life-changing decisions. If you like a bit of fantasy with your cosy Christmas stories then this is the one for you. Although I could see the twist I still enjoyed it. I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.
Viv Maddox
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November 9, 2025
yes, it's a bit contrived. Yes, it's a bit ridiculous escapism! That's why we read! Isn't it? It had humour, romance, loneliness, heartbreak......but it was so cleverly written. sometimes, that's all that's needed to make a good book!
Samantha Hancox
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December 10, 2025
As always a wonderful story, thankyou Milly! Now I am ready for the next one ... x
About the author
Milly Johnson was born, raised and still lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. A Sunday Times bestseller, she is one of the Top 10 Female Fiction authors in the UK, and has sold millions of copies of her books sold across the world. Same Time Next Week is her twenty-second novel.
Milly’s writing highlights the importance of community spirit and the magic of kindness. Her books inspire and uplift but she packs a punch and never shies away from the hard realities of life and the complexities of relationships in her stories. Her books champion women, their strength and resilience, and celebrate love, friendship and the possibility and joy of second chances and renaissances. She writes stories about ordinary women and the extraordinary things that happen in their ordinary lives.
Milly’s writing highlights the importance of community spirit and the magic of kindness. Her books inspire and uplift but she packs a punch and never shies away from the hard realities of life and the complexities of relationships in her stories. Her books champion women, their strength and resilience, and celebrate love, friendship and the possibility and joy of second chances and renaissances. She writes stories about ordinary women and the extraordinary things that happen in their ordinary lives.
Milly Johnson was born, raised and still lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. A Sunday Times bestseller, she is one of the Top 10 Female Fiction authors in the UK, and has sold millions of copies of her books sold across the world. Same Time Next Week is her twenty-second novel.
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