First published 1989
One dark night, a mysterious curate named Fludd appears in the dreary town of Fetherhoughton. Though sent by the bishop to assist Father Angwin, Fludd's true identity remains shrouded in mystery. Yet in this unlikely place, where neighbors harbor ancient feuds, Fludd's arrival sparks a series of miraculous events. Food disappears from his plate, and the level of Angwin's liquor never drops. Fludd becomes a lover, gravedigger, and savior, transforming the dull parish into a realm of wonder, sensation, and decisive action. Blending the miraculous and mundane, the dreadful and ludicrous, Fludd is a tale of alchemy and transformation that unfolds with astonishing art, insight, and wit.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy, magical-realism, alchemy
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, mystery
Setting: England
182 pages · Paperback · Holt Paperbacks