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For fans of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell: Will I be disappointed with this collection if I adored JS & MN? I heard Mr. Strange and the Raven King make an appearance in this collection; although I'm not expecting a sequel, is there enough magic, comparable charm, and equally likeable characters to satisfy my longing for more JS & MN?

Eladir If you go into it with a lot lower expectations than JS&MN then you probably won't get disappointed. It's true that JS and the Raven King are involved…moreIf you go into it with a lot lower expectations than JS&MN then you probably won't get disappointed. It's true that JS and the Raven King are involved in a short story each, you can also try out those two first and if you like them read the rest since there is chronological or other kind of connection.

In general I would recommend this short story collection to people who fill at least one of these criteria:
-loved the original novel (JS&MN)
-liked the world of the original novel
-like women point of views
-like the 1800s era in England

If you simply liked the original novel and aren't that much into English society and women POVs, chances are you'll be better off skipping it.(less)

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Where can one find this? It's not on Amazon, and Googling it turned up nothing. And there doesn't seem to be any update on Ms. Clarke in the last 10 years. I saw something about poor health. Oh no!!!

Paul This is an entry in Susanna Clarke's short story collection The Ladies of Grace Adieu.
…moreThis is an entry in Susanna Clarke's short story collection The Ladies of Grace Adieu.
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Miss Bookiverse It’s a really mean ending because it doesn’t answer your question. It’s really up to you as the reader to decide, I guess :) The foreword might give a…moreIt’s a really mean ending because it doesn’t answer your question. It’s really up to you as the reader to decide, I guess :) The foreword might give a little hint though: It says that women seem to be more competent at dealing with faeries, so that might mean there’s a happy end for Venetia and Captain Fox.(less)

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