Discover the imaginative brilliance and literary versatility of Hope Mirrlees, an exceptional twentieth-century writer whose work moves effortlessly between fantasy, historical fiction, and psychological exploration. This illustrated collection brings together three distinctive novels: Lud-in-the-Mist, The Counterplot, and Madeleine: One of Love’s Jansenists. In Lud-in-the-Mist, Mirrlees creates an enchanting fantasy world where the respectable town of Lud-in-the-Mist stands at the boundary between everyday life and the mysterious realm of Faerie. When forbidden magic begins to disturb the town’s carefully maintained order, its inhabitants must confront the unsettling relationship between reason, imagination, and the unknown. The Counterplot offers a different kind of literary adventure, exploring the intricate connections between life, art, and theatrical illusion. Through its sophisticated narrative and shifting perspectives, the novel examines how people construct their identities and interpret the experiences that shape them. In Madeleine: One of Love’s Jansenists, Mirrlees turns to seventeenth-century France, portraying a world of religious devotion, intellectual conflict, and emotional restraint. Against the historical backdrop of Jansenism, she explores the tensions between spiritual conviction, personal desire, and the demands of society. Together, these novels reveal Mirrlees’s extraordinary range, from the dreamlike landscapes of fantasy to the complexities of historical and psychological fiction. Her elegant prose, intellectual depth, and unconventional imagination make each work a distinctive reading experience. The Complete Novels of Hope Mirrlees is an invitation to rediscover a remarkable literary voice whose explorations of reality, belief, and imagination continue to reward curious and thoughtful readers. Contents: Madeleine: One of Love's Jansenists The Counterplot Lud-in-the-Mist