Su Bristow -- "The Fair Folk"
Category: Literary
Date and Time
- Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Boulder Bookstore
1107 Pearl St
Details
Su Bristow will speak about and sign her new book, "The Fair Folk," on Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite.
About the Book:
It's 1959. To eight-year-old Felicity--who lives on a dying farm in England--the fairies in the woods have much more to offer than the people in her everyday life. As she becomes more rooted in their world, she learns that their magic is far from safe. Their queen, Elfrida, offers Felicity a gift. But fairy bargains are never what they seem.
As an adult, Felicity leaves for university. Unfortunately, books are not her only company at school: Elfrida and Hobb--the queen's constant companions--wield the ability to appear at any time, causing havoc in her new friendships and love life. Desperate, Felicity finally begins to explore the true nature of the Fair Folk and their magic. Her ally, the folklorist Professor Edgerley, asks, "What do they want from you?" The answer lies in the distant past, and in the secrets of her own family.
As the consequences of the "gift" play out, Felicity must draw on her courage to confront Elfrida, and make the right choice. Interwoven with traditional stories and striking characters, "The Fair Folk" poses questions about how we care for our children, our land, and our love-hate relationship with what we desire most.
IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION
*Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
*A coupon good for $5 off a copy of "The Fair Folk," or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.
