{"id":82457,"date":"2026-10-21T17:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T17:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebookbeat.com\/bookshop\/?post_type=product&p=82457"},"modified":"2026-10-21T18:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:51:56","slug":"the-bartimaeus-trilogy-book-one-the-amulet-of-samarkand-signed","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.thebookbeat.com\/bookshop\/catalog\/the-bartimaeus-trilogy-book-one-the-amulet-of-samarkand-signed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book One: The Amulet of Samarkand (Signed)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover a thrilling world of magical espionage, revolt, and razor-sharp wit<\/strong>, set in an alternative-history modern-day London ruled by a cruel oligarchy of magicians. This masterfully crafted YA fantasy thriller introduces a brilliant young apprentice and a very reluctant, highly sarcastic djinni.<\/p>\n

The Story<\/h3>\n

Nathaniel is a precocious eleven-year-old magician’s apprentice. After being publicly humiliated by the ruthless, high-ranking wizard Simon Lovelace, and left undefended by his cowardly master, Nathaniel vows revenge. Devouring advanced magical texts in secret, he masters a spell far beyond his years: summoning Bartimaeus, an all-powerful, 5,000-year-old djinni.<\/p>\n

Nathaniel packs the unwilling demon off to steal Lovelace’s most prized possession\u2014the incredibly powerful Amulet of Samarkand<\/strong>. However, stealing the artifact plunges them both directly into a dangerous flood of political blackmail, murder, and secret rebellion.<\/p>\n

Why You’ll Love It<\/h3>\n
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  • Dual Perspectives & Copious Footnotes:<\/strong> The book brilliantly flips between Nathaniel’s third-person journey and Bartimaeus’s hilarious, first-person narration. Bartimaeus’s dryly sarcastic, irreverent side-commentary is delivered through beloved, meta-fictional footnotes that readers won’t want to skip.<\/li>\n
  • Intricate Magic System:<\/strong> Unlike standard fantasy tropes, magicians in Stroud’s universe hold no innate power; instead, their strength relies entirely on their ability to summon and control volatile, resentful spirits.<\/li>\n
  • A Modern Classic:<\/strong> Perfect for fans of complex fantasy world-building, political intrigue, and sharp humor, this acclaimed opener sits comfortably alongside genre staples like Artemis Fowl<\/em> and His Dark Materials<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Product Specifications<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    • Format:<\/span><\/strong> Hardcover (first edition)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Target Audience:<\/span><\/strong> Young Adult \/ Fantasy readers (Ages 11\u201317)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Page Count:<\/span><\/strong> Approximately 496 pages<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Genre: <\/span><\/strong> Contemporary YA Fantasy \/ Alternative History<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This is a first edition, signed by the author on the title page (see photo). [YA1]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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