{"product_id":"the-mummers-magda-otoole-9798274521741","title":"The Mummers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Through its claustrophobic rural setting and ritualistic customs, The Mummers offers a quintessentially English feel, a hot toddy cosy story to read beside the fire. But don't be fooled! As the tension builds, the gut-wrenching horror hidden within this folk tale will whisk away your blanket and leave you cold.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Catherine McCarthy, author of Mosaic and The House at the End of Lacelean Street.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a rural hamlet of England in the 1950s, to be a man is to become a Mummer. Milo is on the precipice of manhood when he watches his brother Cedric perform in the summer festival, in which the highest-achieving boys are ushered into places of higher standing. Desperate to impress his father, Milo longs to be a Mummer. When the ceremony suddenly renders Cedric a shell of his former self, Milo's perception of his village's tradition is shattered. As his turn to become a Mummer rolls around, Milo must decide whether to give in and discover the truth, or escape and deny his fate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An excellent example of folk horror done right. Eerie, creepy, and oh so expertly crafted. The whole reading experience reminded me of a Shirley Jackson short story, not just in its anachronistic theme but the overall tone and skillful story craft. Magda has a serious talent for building tension and atmosphere, and this short story was an absolute pleasure to read.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Spineless Book Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A haunting atmosphere that kept you on edge the whole time. I flew through this book in one sitting and enjoyed every moment!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Sarah's Bookish Thoughts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Magda O'Toole\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798274521741\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Magda O'Toole","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520350695679,"sku":"9798274521741","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6962d579-f527-4af7-bc49-3e993851ad7c.jpg?v=1778742193","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mummers-magda-otoole-9798274521741","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}