Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell: The Other Side of the Rain
Previously on Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell: Norrell and Strange both made deals with the Gentleman, and neither one really worked out. Lady Pole is being tortured, Belle is a prisoner, and Stephen is…both. To try and fix the damage, Jonathan dangerously opens England up to the other side, allowing ancient magic to flood on in.
‘The mirrors of England are broken.’
‘I have had my fill of you gentleman taking what you want of me.’
‘They are the spell the Raven King has spun, and that is all they have ever been.’
Ooh, this chapter doesn’t even get a name. That’s how we know it’s serious. That, and the fact that we open with Pole walking into the House of Commons in slow motion. He takes his seat. The place is in an uproar, but everyone quiets down long enough for Pole to speak. He has a bunch of reports of the disruptive new magic taking root all over the country. They somehow know Jonathan’s behind this, and they also hear rumors that Jonathan’s going to leave Venice, along with his black tornado.
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