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The New York Times Editorial page gave it's readers a much needed break from the political pundantry yesterday with a work of Halloween fiction from the author of Johnathan Strange and Mr. Norell. But be warned, the story she tells isn't completely devoid of political influence.... enjoy!

... How had this happened? In the royal courts of Europe her fall had been a matter of common prediction. Her decisions had been catastrophic, her love affairs scandalous. She had been a comet; and her blazing descent through midnight skies had been plain for all to see. But the Queen herself was amazed at this change in her fortunes - amazed and very much inclined to blame someone... - By SUSANNA CLARKE, author of Johnathan Strange and Mr. Norell