perpetual-darkness
Strange is surrounded by a supernatural perpetual darkness in Venice, possibly as a result of a spell or offending a Great Power.
2 chapters across 1 book
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (2004)Susanna Clarke
Henry Woodhope visits Mr Norrell and Lascelles in London seeking guidance about Jonathan Strange's disturbing letters from Venice. They discuss Strange's strange condition, including his claim that time has stopped and the mysterious disappearance of Woodhope's sister's corpse, suggesting magical interference. Norrell and Lascelles plan to send someone to Venice to investigate further, revealing tensions around Strange's actions and the dangers of magic.
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.