Страуд Джонатан "Бартiмеус, Амулет Самарканда" (Роман)

This enchanting and exciting story takes place in modern London. But not in the one we know about, but in London, controlled by wizards, where there are many different demons - genies, demons, afrites and other masters of the magical world... To carry out his plan, Nathaniel, a young wizard's apprentice, secretly summons the ancient (five thousand years old!) daring genie Bartimaeus. The genie faces a difficult task - to steal the almighty Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, an experienced and infinitely cruel magician. And so Bartimaeus and Nathaniel are swirling a terrible whirlpool of the most amazing adventures... This world bestseller has already found millions of loyal fans among readers of all ages.