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Historical FantasyHistorical FictionMagicians & Illusionists

The Magicianʼs Wife

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  • 1997 first published
  • 244 pages
  • 20 editions
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Brian Moore's The Magicianʼs Wife (1997) is a historical fantasy and historical fiction novel. The story is set in Algeria and France, in 1830–1962. Key subjects include French, magicians, married women and colonies.

It has been published in 20 editions across 6 languages.

At about 244 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • 1830–1962
  • Second Empire, 1852–1870
  • S. XX

Subjects

  • Historical
  • Algeria
  • Algeria in fiction
  • French
  • French in fiction
  • Magicians
  • Magicians in fiction
  • Married women
  • Married women in fiction
  • Napoleon in fiction
  • Colonies
  • Bedouins
  • Novela irlandesa

Quick answers

Who wrote The Magicianʼs Wife?

The Magicianʼs Wife was written by Brian Moore and first published in 1997.

What genre is The Magicianʼs Wife?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction and Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is The Magicianʼs Wife?

The median edition has 244 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Magicianʼs Wife?

Readers who like it often enjoy Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, The Prestige and The Night Circus.

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