Susanna ClarkeFantasy · Historical Fiction·b. 1959
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Synopsis
In an England where magic is a forgotten art, two very different magicians emerge. Mr. Norrell, a reclusive scholar, brings practical magic back to London, seeking fame and recognition. Meanwhile, the talented Jonathan Strange, Norrell's rival, also begins to practice the lost arts. Their paths are set to collide, with prophecies and ancient powers stirring.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10

