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historical-fantasy
The blending of real historical events, such as the Battle of Salamanca, with fantastical elements like magic and illusions.
1 chapter across 1 book
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (2004)Susanna Clarke
Chapter 55
This chapter recounts the daring rescue of Major Colquhoun Grant, a British exploring officer captured by the French, through the magical intervention of Jonathan Strange and the violent assistance of guerrilla chieftain Jeronimo Saornil. Strange uses a magical clay effigy to deceive the French escort, allowing the real Major Grant to escape unnoticed. The chapter also describes a supernatural spectacle of phantom angels frightening the French army after the Battle of Salamanca, illustrating the interplay of magic and warfare during the Napoleonic Wars.