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The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers

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... the blend of supernatural forces with historical figures and 19th-century Europe?

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

If you were captivated by the way The Stress of Her Regard entwines supernatural entities with real historical personalities like Byron and Shelley, you'll love Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Clarke's novel immerses you in a meticulously realized alternative England, where magicians vie for power amid the Napoleonic Wars. The mysterious, otherworldly magic and its haunting consequences echo the chilling allure of the 'lamia' in Powers' work.

... the dark, mythologically inspired magic that intrudes upon the lives of mortals?

The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers

If the eerie, dangerous magic of The Stress of Her Regard—where ancient powers ensnare and threaten the living—enthralled you, The Anubis Gates offers even more. You'll be swept into a London haunted by Egyptian sorcery, werewolves, and cursed time travelers. The atmosphere is thick with perilous magic, echoing the sense of fatal entanglement that marked Michael Crawford's predicament.

... the integration of mythology and folklore into a realist setting?

Little, Big by John Crowley

If you enjoyed how The Stress of Her Regard weaves vampire myth and Romantic poetry into the fabric of 19th-century Europe, Little, Big will enchant you. Crowley crafts a world where fairy lore bleeds into the lives of a sprawling family in upstate New York. The sense of layered myth, secret histories, and blurred boundaries between mundane and magical realms feels delightfully familiar.

... the multi-layered narrative intertwining obsession, rivalry, and the supernatural?

The Prestige by Christopher Priest

If you were drawn to the intricate plotting and the way The Stress of Her Regard reveals secrets through intertwined lives and supernatural influence, The Prestige will fascinate you. Priest’s novel follows two feuding Victorian magicians, their escalating obsessions, and the eerie, almost otherworldly forces at play. The narrative’s depth and interlocking mysteries will keep you guessing until the end.

... the atmospheric blend of gothic horror, literary history, and dark secrets?

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

If you relished the gothic atmosphere and the intertwining of literary figures, dark mystery, and supernatural horror in The Stress of Her Regard, The Historian offers a richly immersive experience. The story follows a young woman unraveling the legend of Dracula across Europe, uncovering chilling secrets amidst libraries, ancient ruins, and a pervasive sense of dread.

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