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Regarding Revenants And Other Evening Matters: A Cozy Regency Fantasy of Letters, Friendship, and Finding Home
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Expected 26 Aug 26One lonely gardener, one owl-obsessed naturalist, and a magical estate that refuses to mind its own business.
Hidden among the rolling countryside of Somerset, Willowhart Hall is no ordinary estate. Its gardens grow a little too well, its residents are delightfully unusual, and it possesses an uncanny habit of collecting wayward souls.
Mr. Ambrose Fernleigh, Willowhart's gentle revenant gardener, has spent years tending the estate’s enchanted grounds and quietly building a life among its humans, monsters, and magical misfits. But despite everything the Hall has given him, he still wonders if there is anyone else in the world quite like him.
Living quietly in Bath, Miss Vespera Ravenscroft fills her nights studying owls from the rooftops and her days avoiding the judgment of polite society. As a revenant who has spent years hiding in plain sight, acceptance has always felt beyond her reach.
When an unexpected correspondence begins between Ambrose and Vespera, neither imagines that a simple exchange of letters might change their lives. Yet between a flock of stubborn owls determined to nest wherever they please, enthusiastic village gossip, meddlesome pixies, and a household that takes welcoming newcomers very seriously, Willowhart Hall may have plans of its very own.
Filled with magical gardens, willful wildlife, and unforgettable residents, Regarding Revenants and Other Evening Matters is a cozy Regency fantasy about friendship, belonging, and finding home.
Hidden among the rolling countryside of Somerset, Willowhart Hall is no ordinary estate. Its gardens grow a little too well, its residents are delightfully unusual, and it possesses an uncanny habit of collecting wayward souls.
Mr. Ambrose Fernleigh, Willowhart's gentle revenant gardener, has spent years tending the estate’s enchanted grounds and quietly building a life among its humans, monsters, and magical misfits. But despite everything the Hall has given him, he still wonders if there is anyone else in the world quite like him.
Living quietly in Bath, Miss Vespera Ravenscroft fills her nights studying owls from the rooftops and her days avoiding the judgment of polite society. As a revenant who has spent years hiding in plain sight, acceptance has always felt beyond her reach.
When an unexpected correspondence begins between Ambrose and Vespera, neither imagines that a simple exchange of letters might change their lives. Yet between a flock of stubborn owls determined to nest wherever they please, enthusiastic village gossip, meddlesome pixies, and a household that takes welcoming newcomers very seriously, Willowhart Hall may have plans of its very own.
Filled with magical gardens, willful wildlife, and unforgettable residents, Regarding Revenants and Other Evening Matters is a cozy Regency fantasy about friendship, belonging, and finding home.
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Expected publication August 26, 2026
About the author
Aly Zoller
8 books2 followersAfter six years as a social worker, Aly Zoller traded burnout for ocean views and a quieter life on the Oregon coast. She now spends her days writing cozy fantasy full of magic, monsters, and friendships that can survive just about anything.
When she's not writing, you'll find her walking the beach with her dog, listening to Taylor Swift with her mom, and enjoying the simple things in life.
When she's not writing, you'll find her walking the beach with her dog, listening to Taylor Swift with her mom, and enjoying the simple things in life.
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July 11, 2026
Thank you Book Sirens and the author, Aly Zoller. I received this ARC for free and my review is voluntary.
I am not huge into the fantasy genre. Every once in a while I stumble upon a book and/or author that peaks my interest.
This book did not disappoint me. I read it in two days. I love the world created and Willowhart Hall & grounds. In reality everyone wouldn’t get along but this is fantasy.
The way the author sets the table with such descriptive language had me seeing the sights in my head. The unfolding of the friendships between Ambrose and Vespera was tentative and slow as I would expect.
I wonder if a bigger struggle/hurdle for the main characters would make the book even better? I realize the world is very harmonious but love seeing characters overcoming obstacles.
This book is a mini vacation. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. I’m ready for another mini vacation.
I am not huge into the fantasy genre. Every once in a while I stumble upon a book and/or author that peaks my interest.
This book did not disappoint me. I read it in two days. I love the world created and Willowhart Hall & grounds. In reality everyone wouldn’t get along but this is fantasy.
The way the author sets the table with such descriptive language had me seeing the sights in my head. The unfolding of the friendships between Ambrose and Vespera was tentative and slow as I would expect.
I wonder if a bigger struggle/hurdle for the main characters would make the book even better? I realize the world is very harmonious but love seeing characters overcoming obstacles.
This book is a mini vacation. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. I’m ready for another mini vacation.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A beautiful story about friendship with a touch of magic. A great combination of storytelling and the exchange of letters. I loved the remarks about the unruly plants.
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