Synopsis: |
Set in the 1850's in France and Algeria, The Magician's Wife blends political intrigue, moral enquiry and the unforgettable portrait of a lady. Emmeline Lambert is married to an illusionist sent by Napolean III to persuade the Arabs, poised for war, that France's might and magic are greater. Feeling like an illusionist herself, Emmeline sheds her inhibitions along with flimsy notions of patriotism and propriety... |