{"product_id":"the-village-of-slightly-magical-john-mcdonnell-9798245209586","title":"The Village of Slightly Magical People","description":"\u003cp\u003eIvy Hale does \u003cb\u003eNOT\u003c\/b\u003e believe in enchantment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo when her editor sends her to the village of Whimble-in-the-Vale to write a smart, sassy article about its rumored magic, she expects to mock the locals, file her story, and head straight back to London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcept, there does seem to be something strange going on in Whimble. The mailman \"reads\" each letter by its smell. The innkeeper, Mr. Dinkins, has a teapot with opinions. The seamstress makes clothes that fit perfectly without taking measurements. There's a villager who fixes mechanical things by gauging their moods. And there's a bossy goose named Matilda who waddles about the village like she owns it - and the villagers largely agree that she does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd what is it about Arthur Pym, the librarian? He's attractive in a bookish kind of way, and he's quite unfazed by Ivy's skepticism. With his gentle humor, ink-smudged fingers, and quiet strength, Arthur makes Ivy feel something she hasn't felt in years: attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike others in the village, he has his own special talent-he pulls the exact right word out of the air as easily as if he looked it up in a dictionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Ivy digs into the village's little mysteries-glowing lanterns, odd weather patterns, and a well that's fed by a mysterious spring in the forest-she begins to wonder if there's more to Whimble-in-the-Vale than cozy cottages and quirky characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut just as Ivy starts to feel at home, her ex-boyfriend Harry Vance arrives from London. Charming, confident, and utterly dismissive of village life, Harry wants to rekindle their romance. It's a tempting path back to the city-and to the fast-paced lifestyle she used to crave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow Ivy must choose: return to the world she knows, or stay in a place that feels quietly, irrationally, impossibly, like it's been touched by magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in a village full of warmth, whimsy, and the gentlest touch of enchantment, this cozy fantasy novel is perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, soft magic, and small towns that feel like home.\u003cbr\u003eIf you've ever wanted Legends \u0026amp; Lattes to meet The Vicar of Dibley, with a goose in a starring role-you'll feel right at home in Whimble-in-the-Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect: \u003cbr\u003e. A goose who doesn't talk-but definitely makes herself heard\u003cbr\u003e. A slow-burn love story between a skeptical outsider and a quiet librarian\u003cbr\u003e. Light, ambient magic tucked between teacups and book stacks\u003cbr\u003e. A village full of odd charm, whispered secrets, and the best scones in England\u003cbr\u003e. A heartwarming journey of belonging, wonder, and letting go\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour a cup of tea, open your heart, and take a stroll through Whimble-in-the-Vale - where the stars sparkle brighter, and even the skeptics start to believe in enchantment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John McDonnell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798245209586\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\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.65d","brand":"John McDonnell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743151436031,"sku":"9798245209586","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_77c7a99b-de27-4a2e-9364-051e5e6371a8.jpg?v=1782450114","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-village-of-slightly-magical-john-mcdonnell-9798245209586","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}