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Discovering Perhaps
If a rat looked up at you and asked for his hat back, what would you do? Violet faces that and much more in Discovering Perhaps, the first novel set in the world of Perhaps.
In a quiet Midwestern town, Violet returns home from college to find her father trapped in the clutches of alcoholism, mired in his grief and apathetic toward everyone and everything. As she reflects on how to heal their broken relationship, fate intervenes when she stumbles upon a hidden portal in the nearby woods, transporting her to an enchanted land where animals speak and amazing adventures lie ahead.
Violet discovers she has a destiny to fulfill that pits her and her newfound friends against an evil set on destroying the kingdom.
"Discovering Perhaps" is a captivating journey of courage, self-discovery, and the transformative force of love. Follow Violet as she embarks on a quest to save a magical world, discovering the true essence of home, family, and the limitless possibilities awaiting those who dare to explore.
In a quiet Midwestern town, Violet returns home from college to find her father trapped in the clutches of alcoholism, mired in his grief and apathetic toward everyone and everything. As she reflects on how to heal their broken relationship, fate intervenes when she stumbles upon a hidden portal in the nearby woods, transporting her to an enchanted land where animals speak and amazing adventures lie ahead.
Violet discovers she has a destiny to fulfill that pits her and her newfound friends against an evil set on destroying the kingdom.
"Discovering Perhaps" is a captivating journey of courage, self-discovery, and the transformative force of love. Follow Violet as she embarks on a quest to save a magical world, discovering the true essence of home, family, and the limitless possibilities awaiting those who dare to explore.
384 pages, Paperback
Published December 29, 2023
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September 4, 2025
Discovering Perhaps is a beautifully woven tale where grief, courage, and wonder collide. Violet’s journey from a broken home to a magical world of talking animals and hidden destiny is both heartfelt and enchanting. W. L. Simon blends real-world struggles with whimsical fantasy, creating a story that’s as healing as it is adventurous. A moving reminder that love, family, and hope can be rediscovered, even in the most unexpected places.
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