The Last Enchantments

The Last Enchantments is a novel by American author Charles Finch.

The Last Enchantments tells the story of American graduate student Will Baker, and his relationships with friends and paramours, during his time at the University of Oxford.

[1][2] In a starred review, Library Journal wrote "In prose that glides effortlessly from scene to scene, Finch captures the fleeting time in people's lives when their every decision, from career to lover, seems freighted with eternal consequence .

A vividly evocative love letter to his alma mater, Finch's first contemporary novel .

"[3] Publishers Weekly wrote “the strength of Finch’s novel is its vivid portrayal of Oxford University in all its history, along with the school’s ancient and quirky traditions, and colorful student body and faculty.” [4] Kirkus Reviews wrote “Finch brings each character to life with striking effectiveness as they struggle with issues of class, the political climate, academics and their futures.