One of the most prolific novels of 2004, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell tells the tale of two feuding magicians, the stodgy, old Norrell and the young, arrogant Strange, and how they each attempt in their own way to revive English magic. Now available in paperback.

The story is set in 19th century England with all the aplomb of Jane Austin and Oscar Wilde. Besides being a novel of fantasy, JS&MN is also a bizarre comedy of manners, revolving around British nobility and well-to-do gentleman, some captivated by the charm of magic, others repulsed by the personallities of the magicians. The action begins during the Napoleonic wars, long after magic has faded from the British Isles. Norrell, through intensive study and practice has discovered the secretes of performing practical magic, and offers his services to the government in their fight against Napoleon Bonaparte. He is joined by a young upstart Jonathan Strange, who becomes his first pupil. Soon, however, the two part ways due to irreconcilable differences, and the two magicians attempt to undo the others work, all while aiding England against the French, struggling to maintain their integrity in London Society, and tackling the greatest threat of all: the darkest aspects of The Raven King’s magic.

Soon to become a major motion picture.