Lud-In-The-Mist

A true classic - and the 'single most beautiful...and unjustifiably forgotten novel of the twentieth century' Neil Gaiman Lud-in-the-Mist is a prosperous country town situated where two rivers meet: the Dawl and the Dapple. The Dapple springs from the land of Faerie, and is a great trial to Lud, which rejects anything 'other', preferring to believe only in what is known, what is solid. Nathaniel Chanticleer, a dreamy, melancholy man, is deliberately ignoring a vital part of his own past; a secret he refuses even to acknowledge. But with the disappearance of his daughter, and a long-overdue desire to protect his son, he realises Lud is changing - and something must be done.

A true classic - and the 'single most beautiful...and unjustifiably forgotten novel of the twentieth century' Neil Gaiman Lud-in-the-Mist is a prosperous country town situated where two rivers meet: the Dawl and the Dapple. The Dapple springs from the land of Faerie, and is a great trial to Lud, which rejects anything 'other', preferring to believe only in what is known, what is solid. Nathaniel Chanticleer, a dreamy, melancholy man, is deliberately ignoring a vital part of his own past; a secret he refuses even to acknowledge. But with the disappearance of his daughter, and a long-overdue desire to protect his son, he realises Lud is changing - and something must be done.

Living next to the magical land of Faerie is complicated, as the inhabitants of Lud-in-the-Mist know all too well. As a result, Lud-in-the-Mist is an extremely practical and prosaic country, where any mention of Faerie, the fae, or fairy-fruit is taboo. But when it appears someone has begun smuggling fairy-fruit into Lud-in-the-Mist--resulting in bewitched children disappearing into Faerie--Lud-in-the-Mist's mayor, the respectable Nathaniel Chanticleer, sets off on a mission to rescue his home and his children. This is a forgotten classic that is perfect for readers of Susanna Clarke's Piranesi and Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane .

Living next to the magical land of Faerie is complicated, as the inhabitants of Lud-in-the-Mist know all too well. As a result, Lud-in-the-Mist is an extremely practical and prosaic country, where any mention of Faerie, the fae, or fairy-fruit is taboo. But when it appears someone has begun smuggling fairy-fruit into Lud-in-the-Mist--resulting in bewitched children disappearing into Faerie--Lud-in-the-Mist's mayor, the respectable Nathaniel Chanticleer, sets off on a mission to rescue his home and his children. This is a forgotten classic that is perfect for readers of Susanna Clarke's Piranesi and Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane .

Step into the enchanting world of Hope Mirrlees' "Lud-in-the-Mist," a captivating literary fairy tale set in an imaginary place where fantasy and allegory intertwine. This classic work of fiction explores themes of imagination, reality, and the allure of the forbidden. Nestled in the pastoral valley of Dorimare, the town of Lud-in-the-Mist stands close to the border with the mysterious land of Faerie. When strange events begin to plague the town, its inhabitants must confront the unsettling influence of the fairy realm and question the very foundations of their ordered society. A timeless exploration of the power of imagination and the dangers of suppressing the fantastical, "Lud-in-the-Mist" is a unique and enduring work of literary fiction. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover the charm and wonder of Mirrlees' singular vision. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Step into the enchanting world of Hope Mirrlees' "Lud-in-the-Mist," a captivating literary fairy tale set in an imaginary place where fantasy and allegory intertwine. This classic work of fiction explores themes of imagination, reality, and the allure of the forbidden. Nestled in the pastoral valley of Dorimare, the town of Lud-in-the-Mist stands close to the border with the mysterious land of Faerie. When strange events begin to plague the town, its inhabitants must confront the unsettling influence of the fairy realm and question the very foundations of their ordered society. A timeless exploration of the power of imagination and the dangers of suppressing the fantastical, "Lud-in-the-Mist" is a unique and enduring work of literary fiction. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover the charm and wonder of Mirrlees' singular vision. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.