Biblioracle: Francis Spufford’s historical fantasy novel ‘Nonesuch’ was surprisingly enjoyable
- Posted on April 25, 2026
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Biblioracle: Francis Spufford’s historical fantasy novel ‘Nonesuch’ was surprisingly enjoyable
It tells the story of Iris Hawkins, a young, independent woman working as a clerk at a London financial firm who has both the brains and desire to be more than a clerk, but is hamstrung by the mores of the era.
