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The Ladies of Grace Adieu

and Other Stories
By Susanna Clarke
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The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke is a charming collection of short stories set in the magical world also seen in her novel Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. These tales explore themes of magic, enchantment, and the boundaries between the real and the fantastical, focusing on charactersβ€”especially womenβ€”who wield mystical powers in an England touched by the supernatural. Each story offers a different perspective on the mysterious and whimsical aspects of Clarke's vividly imagined universe.
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You might enjoy this enchanting collection of short stories if you appreciate tales that weave magic and historical depth into Victorian settings. Fans of elegantly crafted narratives with a fairy-tale charm, coupled with a touch of the whimsical and the mysterious, will find this a delightful read. Susanna Clarke's storytelling offers an exquisite blend of fantasy and reality, perfect for those who revel in a more sophisticated and imaginative literary journey.

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Contains stories from the world of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and is illustrated by Charles Vess. This book includes the characters of a conceited Regency clergyman, an eighteenth-century Jewish doctor and Mary, Queen of Scots, as well as two characters from "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: Strange himself and the Raven King".

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell was the publishing sensation of 2004-2005. A New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, it has sold over 111,000 copies in hardback and over 350,000 copies in the UK. Film rights have been optioned by the producers of Lord of the Rings.Over 35,000 copies sold in hardback in the UK

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Faerie is never as far away as you think. Sometimes you find you have crossed an invisible line and must cope, as best you can, with petulant princesses, vengeful owls, ladies who pass their time embroidering terrible fates, or with endless paths in deep, dark woods and houses that never appear the same way twice.

The heroines and heroes bedevilled by such problems in these fairy tales include a conceited Regency clergyman, an eighteenth-century Jewish doctor, and Mary, Queen of Scots, as well as two characters from Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: Strange himself and the Raven King.

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Susanna Clarke's The Ladies of Grace Adieu features a blend of Jane Austen's style with Angela Carter's imaginative darkness. The tales elegantly combine social manners and witty dialogue with elements of enchantment and mystery, showcasing Clarke's natural storytelling ability, inviting readers with its graceful and engaging prose.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747592402

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Illustration: B&W

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Charles Vess

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Susanna Clarke is the author of the international bestseller Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. It was published in over thirty countries, shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel Award, the Guardian First Book Award and the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award. It won the Hugo Award and the World Fantasy Award in 2005. Susanna Clarke lives in Cambridge.

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