Determined to prove himself England's greatest magician, Mr Norrell makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious being.

Mr Norrell takes Jonathan Strange as his apprentice in the ways of magic.

Jonathan Strange travels to Spain. Mr Norrell is attempting to keep his secrets hidden in London.

Norrell's refusal to let Strange study ancient magic causes a split between them.

The Gentleman's scheme for revenge wrecks all of Strange and Arabella's plans.

Strange attempts to drive himself insane as a way of gaining access to fairy magic.