Dorothy Brodesser

This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.

住み込みのメイドとして働く少女アビゲイルは主人ジョンとの情事に身を任せる。その関係をしったジョンの妻、エリザベスは、二人を引き離すべく、アビゲイルを解雇。だが、アビゲイルは性の快楽に目覚め、再び関係を迫るが、自分の家族を大切に思うジョンにとって、二人の関係は一夜限りのものにすぎなかった。やがて、アビゲイルは愛する男を取り戻すために、邪魔者エリザベスを陥れようと町中を巻き込んで、ある恐ろしい行動に出るのだった・・・。