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Nonesuch

A spell-binding fantasy novel set in the Blitz, from the author of Golden Hill (‘the book of the century’, Richard Osman).
Book • 2026
Nonesuch is a thrilling historical fantasy novel blending wartime adventure with otherworldly elements, set in the chaos of 1940s London during the Blitz.

It follows an ambitious young woman fighting against a sinister occult conspiracy involving time-traveling fascists, exploring themes of ambition, love, and resistance to tyranny.

Praised as a page-turner packed with twists, tension, and wonder, it marks a bold new direction for the acclaimed author.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Sam Brigger as Francis Spufford's new novel set in London during the Blitz featuring magical elements and time‑traveling fascists.
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The Blitz, romance, and time-traveling fascists
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Sam Leith
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Francis Spufford
as the guest about its themes, influences, and writing (the episode's featured new novel).
Francis Spufford: Nonesuch
Introduced by Sam Brigger as the new novel by the guest, discussed in-depth during the interview.
Best Of: Harrison Ford / Novelist Francis Spufford
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Ros Taylor
as a new novel she’s reading, described as magic realism in the Blitz.
Straight Outta Denton – What it really means for Labour, Reform and the Greens
Mentioned by
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Sam Leith
as
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Francis Spufford
's new fantasy-adventure novel set during the Blitz, discussed by the author in the interview.
Book Club: Francis Spufford
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Henry Farrell
, describing it as a fantasy set during the World War II blitz of London that has economic themes.
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