I actually don't recall being that giddy about it in the book! It seemed like I was flipped, here: I liked watching Lady Pole and Stephen be freed, but I guess the book being richer I thought the
As a result, the more intimate moments, like Norrell quietly saying 'it is cruel to laugh...' really resonated more. (That was pure 18K gold, btw. It felt like we could see his whole life just unfurl.)
Strange was amazing, ofc. KISS OF TRUE LOVE!!!!! And tbh all I want now is Lady Pole (will she get divorced, or is she still Lady Pole????), Arabella and Flora Greysteel becoming bffs and witches.