Michael Fairless : her life and writings

The biography paints a vivid portrait of a quiet, self‑effacing woman whose heart seemed to beat in rhythm with the wild creatures she tended. From a cottage on the old Bath road she welcomed wandering men, offering simple meals, shelter and a listening ear, while birds, rabbits and even stray cats gathered around her as if drawn by an unseen kindness. Her daily life unfolded as a gentle stewardship of both people and nature, revealing a deep, instinctive compassion that bordered on the mystical.

Drawing on letters, notebooks and the recollections of those who knew her, the work explores the inner world of the author behind The Roadmender. It uncovers her uncanny intuitive gifts, her telepathic sensitivity, and the spiritual yearning that infused her writing. Readers are invited to walk beside her as she navigates the ordinary and the extraordinary, discovering how a humble life can echo with profound, timeless insight.