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“19th-century fairy doctor Lydia aids blue knight Edgar in reclaiming his family's treasured sword.”
The Earl & the Fairy
伯爵と妖精
7.41
4,072 rank · 13,694 readers · 111 favorites
Shoujo
Fantasy
Romance
Supernatural
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Synopsis
19th-century fairy doctor Lydia aids blue knight Edgar in reclaiming his family's treasured sword.
The story is set in 19th century England and centers on a "fairy doctor" named Lydia. Her life takes a 180-degrees turn when she meets a legendary blue knight count named Edgar and his crew. He hires her as an adviser during his quest to obtain a treasured sword that was supposed to be handed down to him by his family. (Source: ANN)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 11 sampled reviews
5.6
/10
What 11 readers settled on.
50%
recommend
Score distribution
median 5
mode 3
σ 2.01
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.01 · split reception
The polarity gap
4.3 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 3.8
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Score over time
↓ 2.36
Running avg · Jul 2010 → Oct 2022
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “The elegant, clean art style perfectly complements the 19th-century setting, while the story masterfully balances romance, mystery, humor, and adventure. However, the limited number of available...”
- 9 “Hakushaku to Yousei features an original, well-paced, character-driven story populated by realistic individuals who defy typical shoujo stereotypes. While the artwork is detailed and pleasant, it...”
- 8 “The gorgeous, authentic Victorian artwork and the engrossing blend of mystery and fantasy make this a truly delightful read. While the main characters can be frustratingly reckless or opaque, and...”
Verbosity
Short · 0%
Medium · 73%
Long · 27%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — The Earl & the Fairy begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 16 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 08m approx
- Published Aug 2008 – Apr 2010
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M7747 catalog