Strange and Norrell book 1 · 2004
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
In 1806, magic has long vanished from England, until the reclusive Mr Norrell proves it is real. He is joined by a brilliant young pupil, Jonathan Strange, and the two magicians help in the war against Napoleon, but they grow into rivals.
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Book facts
- Author
- Susanna Clarke
- Series
- Strange and Norrell, book 1 of 2
- Published
- 2004
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
5 recurring or key characters from Susanna Clarke’s chart. Introduces Gilbert Norrell, Jonathan Strange, John Childermass, Stephen Black and 1 more.
Lead 2
- Gilbert NorrellFirst appearanceReclusive, jealous magician
- Jonathan StrangeFirst appearanceBrilliant younger magician
Major 3
- John ChildermassFirst appearanceNorrell's servant
- Stephen BlackFirst appearanceButler enchanted by a fairy
- The gentleman with the thistle-down hairFirst appearanceMalicious fairy