All things were believable back then – wizards, alchemy, fairies, angels. This is the story of those magical times.

A lyrical and highly atmospheric exploration of the lives of Tudor and Renaissance magicians, men from Dee to Kepler to Bruno, who were also scientists, astrologers, mathematicians, and alchemists. Their studies, books, and ideas still influence scientific history, as well as literature and film from Philip Pullman to C.S. Lewis.

But what do we know about the rest of their households – the lovers, wives, mothers, and daughters? In The Years of the Wizard, Rachel Morris also vividly reimagines the less documented lives of the magicians' families and lovers. From those who supported the traveling households – packing up the libraries, feeding the assistants, entertaining the patrons, educating the children – as well as those archiving, documenting, and collaborating with their magical work.

With vivid storytelling, Rachel Morris magically animates both the known past lives of these extraordinary men and the imaginary stories of the less documented women, elders, and children in this era of discovery and magic.

Pages: 320, Dimensions: 13.5x13.5cm