<p>In 'In Brief Authority,' F. Anstey crafts an enchanting Victorian-era fantasy that whisks away an upper-middle-class family to the throne of Fairyland. The novel, replete with whimsical charm, reflects the era's affinity for the fantastic and the absurd. Anstey's prose is marked by its period-accurate language and sprightly wit, a stylistic choice that lends authenticity to the narrative. His foray into this fairytale kingdom explores not only...