**Front Cover Illustration Description:**

The scene is set in a whimsical garden party, drawing inspiration from the detailed, expressive styles of Edward Gorey and Quentin Blake. At the center, an elegantly aged oak tree stands, its branches spreading wide and leafy, providing shade over a festively decorated wooden table.

On the table, there's an elaborate birthday cake in the shape of a grand, glittering disco ball, its surface studded with edible silver and gold stars that catch the light. The number "50" is prominently displayed in bold red icing at the top of the cake.

To the left, a slightly tipsy character, reminiscent of an Edward Gorey illustration, is depicted balancing an empty bottle precariously on their head, their eyes wide with playful surprise. The bottle is a deep emerald green, with the label reading “Champagne de 50 Ans” in an ornate script.

Hanging from the oak tree's branches are strings of colorful, retro-inspired paper lanterns, with the name "Deborah" spelled out in large, cheerful letters across a festive, multicolored banner stretching from one branch to another.

The background features an endless sea of gently rolling hills, reminiscent of the serene and lush landscapes often found in Maxfield Parrish's work, bathed in a warm, golden glow as if it's late afternoon.

Near the base of the tree, a quaint little gathering of woodland creatures—borrowed from Beatrix Potter’s charming world—watch the festivities with curiosity. There's a rabbit in a waistcoat, a fox with a monocle, and a hedgehog holding a tiny flag with a "50" on it.

Scattered on the grass are confetti and streamers in vibrant hues of pink, blue, and gold, adding a touch of celebratory chaos to the otherwise serene setting. The intricate details of the illustration invite the viewer to linger and explore every quirky, delightful corner of the scene.

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