Revived British magic redefines the Napoleonic wars.
Dive into Clarke's debut and you'll find yourself whisked away to a 19th-century England where magic is as real as the very pages you turn. With its intricate mythology and alternative historical narrative, this book offers an immersive experience packed with footnotes that color the world with unique whimsy. The rivalry between Norrell and Strange acts as a central dynamic, making it a curious blend of fantasy, history, and a satire of English society. For those with a penchant for magic and rich historical detail, it's a spellbinding journey.
ISBN: 9780747580690
Authors:
Susanna Clarke
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.86
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The year is 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war with Napoleon, and centuries have passed since practical magicians faded into the nation's past. But scholars of this glorious history discover that one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell, whose displays of magic send a thrill through the country. Proceeded to London, he raises a beautiful woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious, fussy Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician: the brilliant novice Jonathan Strange, Young, handsome and daring, Strange is the very antithesis of Norrell. So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men which overwhelms that between England and France. And their own obsessions and secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine.
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