Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

Posted on January 3, 2017     Leave a Comment

★★★★☆ This hefty novel opens in 1806 with the meeting of the Great Magic Society. Theoretical magicians meet to discuss their discoveries while reading about, but not practicing, magic. A gentleman does not, after all, practice magic. Ms. Clarke weaves a wonderful tale filled with shadows lurking in dark corners and chilled breezes that sneak […]

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