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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.
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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as the guest about its themes, influences, and writing (the episode's featured new novel).


Sam Leith

Francis Spufford

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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as a new novel she’s reading, described as magic realism in the Blitz.

Ros Taylor

Straight Outta Denton – What it really means for Labour, Reform and the Greens
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's new fantasy-adventure novel set during the Blitz, discussed by the author in the interview.


Sam Leith

Francis Spufford

Book Club: Francis Spufford
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, describing it as a fantasy set during the World War II blitz of London that has economic themes.


Henry Farrell

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