magical-illness

Lady Pole's condition is identified as magical in nature rather than madness, reframing her affliction within the realm of supernatural phenomena.

1 chapter across 1 book

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (2004)Susanna Clarke

Chapter 90

In this chapter, the servants and Lascelles react to Mr Norrell's sudden disappearance through a solid wall, signaling a magical event linked to his confrontation with Mr Strange. The servants decide to leave Hurtfew Abbey due to the unnatural darkness enveloping the estate, while Lascelles ventures onto a mysterious fairy bridge, defying warnings. Meanwhile, Childermass arrives at Starecross Hall to meet Mr Segundus, who reveals his observations about Lady Pole's condition being magical rather than madness and prepares to take Childermass to her.