Between two worlds: Susanna Clarke shows us where her magic lives
The ‘Piranesi’ author tells us about her research, her writing practices, and where Narnia fits into it all
19 October 2020 - 20:02
Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi is the long-awaited sequel to the bestselling Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Published in 2004, that novel transported more than four million readers into its mysterious alternative world – a flawlessly detailed version of a historical and magical England. It became an instant classic and has been hailed as one of the finest works of fiction of the 21st century. ..
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