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From one of today’s most brilliant and beloved novelists, a dazzling, epic family saga set across a half-century spanning World War I, the rise of Hitler, World War II, and the Cold War. Colm Tóibín’s magnificent new novel opens in a provincial German city at the turn of the twentieth century, where the boy, Thomas Mann, grows up with a conservative father, bound by propriety, and a Brazilian mother, alluring and unpredictable. Young Mann hides his artistic aspirations from his father and his homosexual desires from everyone. He is infatuated with one of the richest, most cultured Jewish families in Munich, and marries the daughter Katia. They have six children. On a holiday in Italy, he longs for a boy he sees on a beach and writes the story Death in Venice. He is the most successful novelist of his time, winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, a public man whose private life remains secret. He is expected to lead the condemnation of Hitler, whom he underestimates. His oldest daughter and son, leaders of Bohemianism and of the anti-Nazi movement, share lovers. He flees Germany for Switzerland, France and, ultimately, America, living first in Princeton and then in Los Angeles. In a stunning marriage of research and imagination, Tóibín explores the heart and mind of a writer whose gift is unparalleled and whose life is driven by a need to belong and the anguish of illicit desire. The Magician is an intimate, astonishingly complex portrait of Mann, his magnificent and complex wife Katia, and the times in which they lived—the first world war, the rise of Hitler, World War II, the Cold War, and exile. This is a man and a family fiercely engaged by the world, profoundly flawed, and unforgettable. As People magazine said about The Master, “It’s a delicate, mysterious process, this act of creation, fraught with psychological tension, and Tóibín captures it beautifully.”

Become Entangled in the Enthralling Realm of Magic and Deceit in "The Magician: A Novel"

"The Magician: A Novel" transports readers into a realm where illusion and reality intertwine, where the boundaries between truth and fiction blur. Immerse yourself in the captivating world created by ___, where a group of magicians embark on a quest that will challenge their loyalties and test the very essence of their existence.

At the heart of the story lies the enigmatic figure known only as "The Magician," a master of illusion and deception. With each spellbinding performance, he captivates audiences, leaving them spellbound and questioning the limits of their own perception. But beneath the glamour and spectacle, a darker reality lurks, one that threatens to unravel the very foundations of their world.

As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own unique motivations and secrets. There's the ambitious apprentice, eager to unravel the Magician's secrets and claim his power for himself. The jaded veteran, weary of the illusion and longing for something more substantial. And the mysterious woman who holds the key to unlocking the Magician's true identity.

As the characters navigate a treacherous path filled with deception and betrayal, they must confront their own demons and question everything they thought they knew. The line between friend and foe blurs, and alliances shift like sand in the wind. In a world where nothing is as it seems, the only certainty is uncertainty.

"The Magician: A Novel" is a captivating tale that delves into the depths of human nature, exploring themes of power, ambition, and the illusion of control. With its intricate plotline, richly developed characters, and thought-provoking themes, this novel will leave readers spellbound long after the final page is turned.