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Nathaniel, a young apprentice in the world of magic, convenes the djinni Bartimaeus—a powerful, conniving spirit—and instructs him to infiltrate the stronghold of the renowned magician Simon Lovelace to acquire the legendary Amulet of Samarkand. Their illicit plan sets the stage for intrigue, rivalry, and the exploration of magical ethics in a setting where wizards and bound spirits vie for supremacy.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Jonathan Stroud
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