'No Great Magic' Summary

The play's the thing, but the players in *No Great Magic* are anything but ordinary. Led by the charismatic and enigmatic Grendel, a traveling troupe of Shakespearean actors finds themselves transported through time and space, performing their plays in settings that range from ancient Rome to futuristic space stations. The group's repertoire includes a fascinating mix of classical plays and costumes for future astronauts and cavemen. Adding to the mystery is the troupe's backstage manager, a young woman grappling with amnesia and a fear of open spaces. As she attempts to piece together her fragmented memories, she unravels a web of secrets and paradoxes that threaten to unravel the very fabric of time. Lively, witty, and full of surprises, *No Great Magic* is a captivating blend of science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction that will leave readers pondering the nature of reality and the power of storytelling.