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Now in softcover, Charles de Lints stunning new novel of magic and danger in the modern worldIn novel after novel, and story after story, Charles de Lint has brought an entire imaginary North American city to vivid life. Newford: where magic lights dark streets; where myths walk clothed in... read more
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Now in softcover, Charles de Lints stunning new novel of magic and danger in the modern worldIn novel after novel, and story after story, Charles de Lint has brought an entire imaginary North American city to vivid life. Newford: where magic lights dark streets; where myths walk clothed in... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Jilly Coppercorn: Kind and caring woman and great artist
- Sophie: A woman with fairy blood who travels to the dream world in her sleep but is unwilling to believe in magic all the same. Dating a crow boy.
- Wendy: One of Jilly's best friends
- Raylene Carter: Jilly's sister
- Pinky Miller: The best friend of Raylene, a nymphomaniac with a dangerous streak
- Joe Crazy Dog: Native American friend of Jilly's who can shapeshift
- Cassie: Joe's girlfriend who uses tarot cards to see things
- Toby Childers: A manifestation of a book character who helps Jilly
- Jack: Add a description of this character.
- Annie
- Lou: A soft-hearted cop who finds Jilly as a kid and helps to rescue her from her life
- Geordie Riddell: A musician and Jilly's best friend
- Tyson
- Mona
- Cody
- Greatwood
- Mabon: The dream world where Sophie goes to visit her boyfriend
- Daniel
- Christy Riddell: An author and Geordie's brother
- Mr. Truepenny
- Isabelle
- Jolene
- Hector
- Tanya
- Miss Lucinda
- William
- Nokomis
- Desmond
- Mrs. Sweeney
- Robbie
- Jeck Crow: Sophie's boyfriend who lives in Mabon
- Russell
- Ruefayel
- Mama
- Boyce
- Lizzie
- Tilly
- Tyler
- Bobby
- Margaret
- Anywise
- Grace
- Maddy
- Raven
- Crow Girls: girls who are crows that check onto Jilly in the hospital.
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
I don't know what makes me turn.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Charles de Lint (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: USA Subterranean Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 1596062436
Page Count: 500
Publisher: USA Subterranean Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 1596062436
Page Count: 500
Awards edit
- World Fantasy Award (Finalist, 2002: Best Novel)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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