First published 2006
In a world where magic has long been forgotten, two men, Gilbert Norrell and Jonathan Strange, revive the lost art. As their rivalry deepens, the consequences of their actions ripple through the fabric of English society, entangling them in a web of politics, war, and the capricious whims of the faerie realm. In this sweeping tale of ambition, hubris, and the nature of identity, the very foundations of Englishness are tested, challenging readers to question the boundaries between reason and unreason.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy, magic, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: London (England), York (England)
864 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury Publishing