Susanna Clarke Books in Order

In an alternative England during the Napoleonic Wars, reclusive scholar Mr Norrell and gifted newcomer Jonathan Strange restore practical magic. Their increasingly troubled partnership encounters rival visions of magical history, dangerous enchantments, and the influence of fairies.

Piranesi lives in an immense house filled with statues, labyrinthine halls, and ocean tides. His routine exploration and meetings with a researcher called the Other change when evidence of another person challenges his understanding of the world.

Merowdis Scot can speak with trees and animals and finds happiness only in the woods. On a snowy outing with her dogs and pig, encounters with woodland creatures and a mysterious figure change the direction of her life.

As a fairy invasion surrounds Durham with living trees, its politically astute bishop seeks an alliance to protect the city. His journey toward a mysterious young king combines concern for his people with hopes of improving his own position.

In an England where fairies interfere with human affairs, women and familiar historical figures confront dangerous enchantments and unexpected bargains. These stories expand the world of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell through encounters shaped by magic, ingenuity, and shifting power.