When war was announced, shortly after her fifth birthday, she was evacuated to Wales, and thereafter moved several times, including periods in Coniston Water, in York, and back in London. No one will be more surprised than Charmain by what Howl and Sophie discover.ĭiana was born in London, the daughter of Marjorie (née Jackson) and Richard Aneurin Jones, both of whom were teachers. Of course, with that magical family involved, there's bound to be chaos-and unexpected revelations. And where Sophie is, can the Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer be far behind?

The king and his daughter are desperate to find the lost, fabled Elfgift-so desperate that they've even called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. She has encountered a terrifying beast called a lubbock, irritated a clan of small blue creatures, and wound up smack in the middle of an urgent search. Its single door leads to any number of places-the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, and the Royal Mansion, to name just a few.īy opening that door, Charmain has become responsible for not only the house, but for an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard, and a box of the king's most treasured documents. But Great-Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland, and his house bends space and time. Looking after Great-Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy. The next morning, Aunt Sempronia takes Charmain to the house.Charmain Baker is in over her head. The only problem is that Charmain always has her nose in a book and does not know anything about magic and has been raised thinking it to be vulgar by her mother. Aunt Sempronia discusses the plans with her parents in High Norland City, the city around the Royal Mansion.

The story revolves around Charmain Baker, who is asked to look after her Great-Uncle William's house.

House of many ways by diana wynne jones