Interwoven with the main story are his reports on the northern tribe he now lives near and his memories of an early love affair. The tribe’s encounter with a monstrous creature from the forest saddles Nicholas with unwelcome responsibilities. The vague hints we are given about the love affair raise questions about his real role in its tragic outcome. Yet, the book is an historical fantasy--by the end, Nicholas has taken on all the standard attributes of Santa Claus--and the tone is mostly light and humorous throughout.
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