1806. England is beleaguered by the long war, and centuries have passed since magicians faded from view. But one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell. Proceeding to London, he raises a woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician. Young, handsome and daring, Jonathan Strange is his very antithesis. So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men - which overwhelms that between England and France. And soon their own secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine.
About Susanna Clarke
A British author acclaimed for her historical fantasy novels, particularly Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, which reimagines 19th-century England with the return of magic. Clarke's meticulously researched historical detail, elegant prose, and imaginative integration of folklore and the supernatural create a unique and immersive reading experience. Her work is celebrated for its wit, depth, and sophisticated world-building.
Other Books by Susanna Clarke
Piranesi
In Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, a man lives in a surreal, labyrinthine house filled with endless halls, statues, and a mysterious ocean. Known only as Piranesi, he catalogs the wonders of his strange world and meets only one other person: the enigmatic "Other." As fragments of forgotten truths emerge, Piranesi begins to question everything he knows. Written in journal entries, the novel is a quiet, meditative mystery exploring identity, solitude, and the nature of knowledge. Both fantastical and deeply human, Piranesi is a beautifully strange tale of wonder and revelation.
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