Charlotte and Austin were in love in their youth, but class differences and Austin's father's expectations led them to take separate paths in life. Now, Charlotte and her two brothers return to settle the inheritance of their late aunt and the chairmanship of the family corporation, a position all three of them desire. Charlotte also brings her son, who remains withdrawn after the loss of his father. Austin has also returned and now serves as the steward of the family estate. Without warning, Annie Merkel appears, claiming she has been entrusted by the aunt to handle the sale of all belongings. She possesses an uncanny ability to know exactly what is needed in various challenging situations.
The film works excellently as a feel-good romantic Christmas tale. One could have managed just as well without Merkel's magical bag, which might be questioned a little too little in the film, but that can be overlooked. It is better than the older Mrs. Miracle films.
