The White Hare

White Valley is shrouded with local legend, gossip, and fear. The valley has a long and bloody history laced with folklore. The home has sat vacant after the last owners left with no notice. Magdalena believes that this will be just the place for her and her daughter, Mila and granddaughter, Janey. Magdalena and Mila purchase the home for a low price after a scandal involving Mila happens in London. Magdalena wants to transform the home back to its former glory. She hopes to host parties and dazzle the wealthy.

But not all the villagers are happy to see foreigners come to White Valley. They are suspicious and skeptical. When Magdalena, Mila and Janey see a white hare when they arrive the first evening, talk of the sighting causes interesting reactions in the villagers. Local legend says that an enchanted White Hare lives in the area and seeing it can be a blessing or a bad omen. What will it be for them?

The White Hare was an enjoyable and engrossing book. I enjoyed the aspect of second chances and looking to the future while coming to terms with your past. This book also had the perfect mix of folklore, legend, and drama. Most of the characters were likeable, one grew on me by the end, and one was downright dastardly. While reading this, I wanted to walk through the forest, sit by the stream and go down to the sea. I also wanted to spend time with most of the villagers and hear their stories.

This book really was a pleasant surprise. This is a wonderful read for those who enjoy historical fiction with some Magical realism mixed in. This was my first book Jane Johnson and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.