@carms yes, Piranesi really hooked me. Did you notice the crafty little nod to CS Lewis?
@hackneymartian I didn't. What is it?
@carms - sorry, paused for thought & a re-read. I found this good interview where Clarke discusses CS Lewis & other influences www.hindustantimes.com/books/this-critique-of-progress-was-something-i-borrowed-from-cs-lewis-susanna-clarke/story-2IGUzUnUYHB7lfyvjEQYSL.html
@hackneymartian Thank you for sharing this to me. :)