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This beautiful signed first edition is in immaculate, pristine condition, making it highly collectible. The dust jacket is lightly marked at the top and bottom, brown cloth and gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel is a historical novel set during World War II in rural Colorado. The story follows Livvy Dunne, a scholarly and independent young woman from Denver, who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant and is pressured by her father to enter into an arranged marriage with Ray Singleton, a reserved farmer. As Livvy adjusts to her new life, she begins to find solace in the simplicity and rhythm of farm life and gradually grows closer to Ray. She also forms friendships with two Japanese American sisters from a nearby internment camp, highlighting the novel’s exploration of tolerance, resilience, and understanding in the face of prejudice. Through these relationships, Livvy learns to appreciate the beauty of small moments.