Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

First edition.

Emily Wilde, a curmudgeonly professor, travels to the far north village of Hransvik to work on her encyclopaedia documenting faerie lore. At the same time, her professional rival Wendell Bambleby arrives in the village. He charms the locals while disturbing and confusing Emily and her research. Just who is Wendell, really, and what does he want?