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Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Like The Aegypt Cycle, this novel blends historical fiction with elements of fantasy and mythology, creating a rich and immersive world that readers will love to get lost in. The story follows the lives of two magicians in 19th century England, and the re-emergence of magic in a society where it has long been forgotten.

T.H. White

The Once and Future King

This novel, which inspired elements of The Aegypt Cycle, tells the story of King Arthur and his court, blending elements of history, mythology, and fantasy. Readers will enjoy the rich and imaginative world-building, as well as the exploration of themes such as leadership, honor, and the nature of power.

Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

Like The Aegypt Cycle, this novel explores the intersection of history, mythology, and fantasy, retelling the story of King Arthur from the perspective of the women in his life. Readers will enjoy the complex characters, intricate plot, and richly detailed world-building.

Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

Fans of The Aegypt Cycle will appreciate the intricate plotting, complex characters, and richly detailed world-building of this novel. The Lies of Locke Lamora follows a group of con artists in a fantasy world inspired by Renaissance Italy, as they plan their biggest heist yet.

Mikhail Bulgakov

The Master and Margarita

Like The Aegypt Cycle, this novel blends elements of history, mythology, and fantasy in a richly detailed world. The Master and Margarita tells the story of a Soviet censor who encounters the devil and his retinue in modern-day Moscow, as well as the story of Pontius Pilate and the crucifixion of Jesus.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

Fans of The Aegypt Cycle will appreciate the complex world-building and exploration of themes such as politics, philosophy, and the nature of society in this novel. The Dispossessed tells the story of a physicist who travels between two planets with very different social systems, and the personal and political challenges he faces along the way.

Tim Powers

The Anubis Gates

Like The Aegypt Cycle, this novel blends elements of history, mythology, and fantasy in a richly detailed world. The Anubis Gates follows a professor of poetry who travels back in time to 1810 London, where he encounters a host of supernatural creatures and ancient gods.

China Miéville

The Scar

Fans of The Aegypt Cycle will appreciate the intricate world-building and complex characters of this novel. The Scar tells the story of a pirate captain who leads a crew of misfits in a fantastical world of floating cities, sea monsters, and ancient curses.

Lev Grossman

The Magicians

Like The Aegypt Cycle, this novel blends elements of fantasy and realism in a richly detailed world. The Magicians follows a group of students at a secret magic school, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and the dangers of a magical world that is both more beautiful and more dangerous than they could have ever imagined.

China Miéville

The City & the City

Fans of The Aegypt Cycle will appreciate the intricate world-building and exploration of themes such as politics, identity, and the nature of reality in this novel. The City & The City tells the story of a detective who investigates a murder in a divided city, where two distinct societies coexist in the same physical space.