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The Secret - Byron Preiss

The Secret - Byron Preiss

Over 300 years ago the Fair People fled the Old World for the New. With them came their 12 treasures now hidden somewhere in the US. Institute copy.

Published: November 1982
Solved: 3/12

Pages: 224
ISBN: 978-1-59687-401-5
Publisher: Byron Preiss Visual Publications

An amazingly detailed book in 3 parts: A history of the Fair People, some pictures and poetry, and a field guide to all the Fair People who have names like: Tupperwerewolves, Maitre D'eamons and Freudian Sylphs.

In among these pages are the clues to the location of 12 treasures hidden across mainland America. The majority of these clues lie in the verses that needed to match up with the relevant pictures.

As of 2026 only 3 of the treasure have been found, one in 1983, one in 2004 and one in 2019. Each time a box with a key was found which, when sent in to the publisher, was exchanged for a jewel.