The Magician

The Magician is an enthralling novel by the acclaimed author, Colm Tóibín. Published by Penguin Books Ltd in 2022, this book is a must-read for all literature enthusiasts. The Magician is a mesmerizing journey into the world of magic and mystery, where every page turn is a new adventure. The genre of this book is a blend of fiction and fantasy, making it an exciting read for those who enjoy these genres. Colm Tóibín, known for his intricate storytelling, has once again outdone himself with this captivating narrative. The Magician is more than just a book; it's an experience that will leave readers spellbound. Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece from Penguin Books Ltd, a publisher known for its quality publications.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2022SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION 2022From one of our greatest living writers comes a sweeping novel of unrequited love and exile, war and family.The Magician tells the story of Thomas Mann, whose life was filled with great acclaim and contradiction. He would find himself on the wrong side of history in the First World War, cheerleading the German army, but have a clear vision of the future in the second, anticipating the horrors of Nazism.He would have six children and keep his homosexuality hidden; he was a man forever connected to his family and yet bore witness to the ravages of suicide. He would write some of the greatest works of European literature, and win the Nobel Prize, but would never return to the country that inspired his creativity.Through one life, Colm Tóibín tells the breathtaking story of the twentieth century.___________________________________'As with everything Colm Tóibín sets his masterful hand to, The Magician is a great imaginative achievement -- immensely readable, erudite, worldly and knowing, and fully realized' - Richard Ford'No living novelist dramatizes artistic creation as profoundly, as luminously, as Colm Tóibín . . . reading him is among the deepest pleasures our literature can offer' - Garth Greenwell'This is not just a whole life in a novel, it's a whole world' - Katharina Volckmer