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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

by Susanna Clarke · 2004

Fantasy · ranked #18 in category

Winner · The Hugo Award for Best Novel, 2005Winner · The World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, 2005

Two magicians revive English magic during the Napoleonic wars; witty, footnoted and utterly original.

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The verdict

Category
Fantasy
First published
2004 · 2000s
Author
Susanna Clarke
Standing
Recommended

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