Four Calling Birds By Emily E K Murdoch Apr 2026

Set in London during the Christmas season of 1817, the story follows and her lifelong friend, Lord Percy Ardingley . The title refers to a childhood pet name Percy used for Lucy and her three sisters, and the two share a unique bird call they use to encourage each other's mischievous adventures.

While part of a larger collection, the novella is designed as a standalone story with a "happily ever after" and no cliffhangers. The series follows the twelve women of the Fitzroy family as they navigate the scandals and romances of the ton. The Twelve Days of Christmas Four Calling Birds by Emily E K Murdoch

The conflict arises when Percy returns from a few months in the country seemingly changed. While he looks the same, his behavior is "different" and "strange," as he attempts to discuss deeper feelings that Lucy initially struggles to understand. As Lucy navigates these new tensions, she must decide if the "call of her heart" and the growing physical attraction between them—the "call of the bedchamber"—is worth risking their long-standing friendship. Set in London during the Christmas season of

is a steamy Regency romance novella by USA Today Bestselling author Emily E.K. Murdoch , published on December 2, 2022. It serves as the ninth book in her popular 12-book holiday series, The Twelve Days of Christmas . Plot Overview The series follows the twelve women of the

Critics and readers highlight the "friends-to-lovers" trope, noting the sizzling chemistry between the childhood companions. The author, a historian who has worked with the BBC and National Trust, is known for blending historical detail with high-emotion narratives. She has noted that this specific book was one of the more challenging installments to write in the series. Four Calling Birds (The Twelve Days of Christmas Book 9)