Neverwhere is a fantasy novel that follows the hapless protagonist Richard as he finds himself accidentally drawn into the magical world of London Below-a place that is literally right below the city of London, but contains things beyond Richard's wildest dreams. As he teams up with the Lady Door, the Marquis de Carabis, and a mysterious woman called Hunter, Richard discovers that there are important things than a quiet life. This novel explores themes of identity, heroism, and reality.
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