The Magicians Assistant

"Patchett's ability to evoke sense of place . . . is near magical in itself." -- Publishers Weekly"The kindliness of The Magician's Assistant is beguiling, and Patchett is an adroit, graceful writer. . . she is especially practiced at the razzle-dazzle of odd juxtapositions." -- Suzanne Berne, The New York Times Book Review