A companion short story to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, The Bishop of Durham provides a returning glimpse into Clarke’s fantastical England, hundreds of years before the story as we know it. An atmospheric tale of folklore and liminality, this is a beautifully-illustrated accompaniment to an epic and timeless piece of literary fantasy.
The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City by Susanna Clarke, (List Price: $16.99, Bloomsbury Publishing, 9781639739813, October 2026)
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