The Magpie and the WardrobeThe Magpie and the Wardrobe A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells, is a lovingly curated compendium of time honoured traditions and curious customs that have bewitched us for generations. Discover simple magic, heirloom recipes and forgotten fairytales in this eclectic treasury. The twelve chapters, representative of the seasons, present the celebrations, superstitions and folklore that shape our year. From cherished traditions like Valentines Day

can be unpredictable

Recipes and stories of the modern South

Recently arrived from New Orleans

Joël hopes to rest

and the story of a man who emerges from depression to find hope in the place he least expected to find it

Herbert Hoover

organized into households

or give the people what they want—and raise enough money to keep his land—and

he will not give her up without a fight

”  — Rabbi David Wolpe

author of National Book Award Finalist Thirteen Doorways

Burning with talent and ambition