Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Mr Norrell travels to London from Yorkshire to offer the government his services as a magician. Sir Walter Pole though refuses to align himself with such a disrespectable art as magic. After Sir Walter's sickly fiancée passes away, Mr Norrell makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious Gentleman to restore her to life. Jonathan Strange discovers that he also has magical powers.

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#2

In York!

#3 #4 #5

I read your account of the careers of Martin Pale's fairy servants, sir.

#6

I did devote a great deal of time to Belasis in my youth, but no longer.

#7

- (Raucous laughter) - Absolute tripe.

#8 #9 #10 #11

He murdered her. We know. We know.

#12

(Female statue sings with instrumental accompaniment)

#13

- I am sorry for it, sirs. - Do not be.

#14 #15

That hadn't even occurred to me.

#16

Which useful position had you in mind?

#17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23

There will be no retreat from Salamanca.

#24

A person of great reputation in his native county of Yorkshire.

#25

by which I mean, of course, the belief that all practical magicians are charlatans,

#26 #27

We are going to Lady Godesdone's house. It's a soirée.

#28 #29

Mr Norr-ell...

#30

And I pray, do not think it would be considered an insult lo the company

#31

A book you won't find in your library, or any other.

#32

yet still feel its ache.

#33 #34 #35

and I had so much to say, and I'm sure we will be such friends.

#36

Shall we see your fortune?

#37

My fortune won't interest you.

#38 #39

Well, that is to say, the outcome, it is quite unpredictable.

#40 #41

- (Gasps of surprise) MAN: He's woken up!

#42 #43

I purchased two spells from the man under the hedge. Would you like 10 see one?

#44

From the man under the hedge. Do try it.

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I simply wish to be able to aid you in your endeavours.

#49

I must confess that in recent centuries,

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