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BartimäusSeries

This series follows the adventures of a witty and sarcastic djinni named Bartimaeus, who is summoned by various magicians in a world where magic is real. The narrative is rich with humor and clever commentary on society, politics, and the nature of power. Each book presents a new story that explores the relationship between the djinni and his human masters. Readers will enjoy the blend of fantasy, humor, and thought-provoking themes.

The Golem's Eye
Ptolemy's Gate
The Ring of Solomon
The Amulet of Samarkand

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  1. 1

    The Amulet of Samarkand

    • 259 pages
    • 10 hours of reading
    4.1(2759)Add rating

    When the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. But Nathaniel is a precocious talent and has something rather more dangerous in mind: revenge. Against his will, Bartimaeus is packed off to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, a master magician of unrivalled ruthlessness and ambition. Before long, both djinni and apprentice are caught up in a terrifying flood of magical intrigue, murder and rebellion. Set in a modern-day London controlled by magicians, this hilarious, electrifying thriller will enthral readers of all ages.

    The Amulet of Samarkand
  2. 2

    The Golem's Eye

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    Two years have passed since the events of The Amulet of Samarkand and the young magician Nathaniel is rising fast through the government ranks. But his career is suddenly threatened by a series of terrifying crises. A dangerous golem makes random attacks on London and other raids, even more threatening, are perpetrated by the Resistance. Nathaniel and Bartimaeus travel to Prague, enemy city of ancient magic, but while they are there uproar breaks out at home and Nathaniel returns to find his reputation in tatters. Can he rescue it from his Machiavellian adversaries in the government bent on his destruction? A thrilling sequel in which the relationship between the young magician and the djinni remains as teasing and complex as ever.

    The Golem's Eye
  3. 3

    Ptolemy's Gate

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    Two years on from the events in THE GOLEM'S EYE, the magicians' rule in London is teetering on a knife-edge, with strikes, riots and general unrest. The Prime Minister is largely controlled by two advisors, 17-year-old Nathaniel and the theatrical impresario, Quentin Makepeace. Meanwhile, living under a false identity, Kitty has been researching djinn; she has come to believe that the only way to destroy the magicians is for an alliance of some kind between djinn and ordinary people. Kitty seeks out Bartimaeus and embarks on a terrifying journey into the djinn's chaotic domain - The Other Place - which no human being has ever survived. But even as she does so, Makepeace engineers a dramatic coup d'etat. The outcome is a shattering of the magicians'control and all magical laws are turned upside down. Can Bartimaeus, Nathaniel and Kitty settle old scores if they are to survive and prevent the earth's destruction?

    Ptolemy's Gate
  4. 4

    The Ring of Solomon

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    It is 950 BC, and King Solomon rules Jerusalem with a steely hand on which gleams a mystic ring of immense and unforgiving power. One of Solomon's magical slaves, the irrepressible djinni Bartimaeus, is stuck doing dead-end jobs for the king. But when Asmira, a young Sheban assassin, arrives to kill Solomon, steal the ring and save her country from his attack, she makes Bartimaeus an offer he can't refuse. If he helps her succeed, she will give him his freedom. What could possibly go wrong? Set in an alternate world controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying bestseller will enthral readers of all ages. As funny as ever. Stroud has lost none of his dazzle - Financial Times Deservedly shortlisted for the Costa Prize - Sunday Time

    The Ring of Solomon