"Marley was dead, to begin with ... This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate." One of the most famous and well-loved books ever written. Ebeneezer Scrooge is a miser whose heart is as cold and remorseless as the most vicious of winter days. Kindness has long since left Scrooge, along with the people he once cared about. As Christmas approaches, Scrooge sees no sense in taking time away from his precious business or wasting his precious money on frivolity or gifts... ...but soon Scrooge will receive spectral visitors who will bring Scrooge a great gift of his own...