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Ptolemy's Gate

Ptolemy's Gate

FantasyHigh Fantasy
Pages
528
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Three years after averting disaster in London, Nathaniel finds himself entangled in foreign wars and domestic unrest. His strained relationship with the djinni Bartimaeus worsens as the demon nears his breaking point. Meanwhile, Kitty pursues her own research, hoping to end the conflict between humans and djinn. Their paths converge as they face treacherous magicians and a demon rebellion, forcing them to confront their own limits and learn to trust each other.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousDarkThought-Provoking
RivalsBetrayalSacrificeSurvivalMorally Grey

Genres

Fantasy High Fantasy Urban Fantasy Young Adult Adventure

About the author

J
Jonathan Stroud

Jonathan Anthony Stroud (born 27 October 1970) is a British writer of fantasy fiction, best known for the Bartimaeus young adult sequence and Lockwood & Co. children's series. His books are typically set in an alternative history London with fantasy elements, and have received note for his satire, and use of magic to reflect themes of class struggle. The Bartimaeus sequence is the recipient of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire and Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards. Stroud's works have also been featured on...

Characters

NathanielProtagonist
BartimaeusProtagonist
Miss KittyProtagonist
All characters in Ptolemy's Gate