The Fairy Detective (1919)

The Fairy Detective is a novel written by Rupert Hughes and published in 1919. The book follows the story of a detective named Peter Kerry who is hired to investigate a series of strange occurrences in a small English village. The villagers believe that fairies are responsible for these events, and the local police are unable to find any logical explanation.Kerry, a skeptical and rational man, is initially dismissive of the villagers' claims but soon finds himself drawn into a world of magic and mystery. He meets a young girl named Rosamund who claims to have seen the fairies and believes that they are trying to communicate with her. Together, Kerry and Rosamund embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind the fairy sightings and the strange events in the village.As they delve deeper into the mystery, Kerry and Rosamund encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a mischievous fairy queen, a dashing young artist, and a sinister scientist who is conducting experiments on the fairies. The Fairy Detective is a charming and whimsical tale that blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance. It is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys stories about the supernatural and the power of imagination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.