All things were believable back then – wizards, alchemy, fairies, angels. This is the story of those magical times. The Years of the Wizard is a lyrical and highly atmospheric exploration of the lives of Tudor and Renaissance magicians, men from John Dee to Giordano Bruno, who were also scientists, astrologers, mathematicians and alchemists.  It is also an act of historical imagination, bringing to life the stories of their wives, lovers, servants and daughters. Morris' vivid recreations of the less documented female lives includes the extraordinary story of John and Jane Dee, the jealous apprentice, and the angels who meddled in their marriage... A brilliant, fresh approach to an era of discovery, persecution and magic – one that still feeds modern storytellers today. 'Rachel Morris is one of the smartest storytellers I have ever met' James Rebanks, author of The Shepherd's Life ' Absolutely enthralling, a real treasure trove of a book ... The period leaps off the page, bringing the historical figures to life, and painting a detailed picture of not only the physical surroundings of the Elizabethans, but also their spiritual and metaphysical worlds' Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings 'A creative, fun history that powerfully evokes the romance of Renaissance magic ’ Marion Gibson, author of Witchcraft A director of the museum-making company Metaphor, Rachel Morris has been part of the creation, design and delivery of some of the most exciting displays, renovations and museums of the last few decades, from the new Cast Courts at the V&A to the Terracotta Warriors at the British Museum and Grand Egyptian museum in Cairo. Rachel is also the author of two previous novels.