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At the dawn of the nineteenth century, two very different magicians emerge to change England's history. In the year 1806, with the Napoleonic Wars raging on land and sea, most people believe magic to be long dead in England-until the reclusive Mr Norrell reveals his powers, and becomes a celebrity overnight. Soon, another practicing magician comes forth: the young, handsome, and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell's student, and they join forces in the war against France. But Strange is increasingly drawn to the wildest, most perilous forms of magic, straining his partnership with Norrell, and putting at risk everything else he holds dear. Magazine #1 Book of the Year Book Sense Book of the Year Top Ten Books of the Year Winner of the Hugo Award A Notable Book of the Year Salon.com Top Ten of 2004 Winner of the World Fantasy Award Nancy Pearl's Top 12 Books of 2004 's Best of 2004 Best Fiction 2004 Best Books of 2004 Winner of the Award for Best First Novel Best of 2004 25 Best Books of 2004 Top 12 Books of 2004 "Top Shelf" Best of 2004 critics' favorites of 2004 100 Newsworthy Books of 2004 10 Best Books of 2004 Best Books of 2004