The Coming of the Fairies

"The Coming of the Fairies" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a captivating non-fiction book from the early 1900s that looks into the strange case of the Cottingley Fairy photographs. These photos, taken by two young girls named Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths, appeared to show real fairies, creating intense debate. The author carefully studies the facts surrounding the photographs, trying to figure out if they are real and what it would mean for our understanding of nature and the paranormal. The story begins as the author learns about the photographs through others, including Edward Gardner, setting up an interesting journey full of both doubt and wonder. Elsie and Frances said they had seen fairies in the woods near their house, which led to a fascinating look into their experiences and how others reacted to the photos. The book builds a base for the following investigation into the characters involved and the wonderfully mysterious world of fairies, which could change how we see things.