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In a quaint English village of Bath, Bartholomew Kettle, a young changeling and his sister Hettie, live in obscurity due to their faery nature. Their lives are threatened when they are discovered and taken to the faery slums. Bartholomew, determined to prove his worth, sets off on a quest to find his true parents and escape the clutches of the cruel faeries. Along the way, he encounters various magical creatures and people, including a mysterious woman in a plum-colored dress, who introduces him to a world of magic and adventure. The story is filled with fantastical elements and an engaging plot.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Stefan Bachmann
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