The Prestige by Christopher Priest
"The Prestige" is a captivating tale of rivalry and obsession set in the world of 19th-century stage magic. The story follows two magicians, Alfred Borden and Rupert Angier, as they engage in a fierce competition to create the ultimate illusion. As their rivalry escalates, both men become consumed by their craft, resorting to increasingly dangerous and unethical methods to outdo each other. Filled with twists and turns, the novel explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and the price of obsession, leaving readers questioning the nature of reality until the very last page.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 404
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)
- World Fantasy Award—Novel (World Fantasy Awards)