In York in 1806, John Segundus attends a meeting of gentlemen interested in magic. He is dismayed that they only study and do not perform it, believing the practise long ...

Whilst Norrell is celebrated for a daring illusion, persuading the French that the channel is full of English ships, John Segundus and Mr Honeyfoot visit Jonathan and his ...

Jonathan arrives in Portugal to be met with a derisory reception from the Duke of Wellington, until he proves himself by fashioning a road out of rocks and reviving three ...

Norrell survives the attempt to kill him by Lady Pole, who is taken away to be cared for by John and Mr Honeyfoot. Along with Jonathan he is summoned to use magic to cure ...

Having used his magic to help Wellington win the battle of Waterloo Jonathan returns home to Arabella and the publication of his book on the history of magic. The latter ...

Having fled England to Venice, Strange attempts to drive himself insane as a way of gaining access to the fairy magic that he believes can help him resurrect his wife. In ...

Magic has now returned to England - as has Jonathan, who goes straight to Mr Norrell, requesting his help in breaking the Gentleman's curse. He also sends Sir Walter Pole ...