Can you recommend some modern British fantasy novels?

Sure. 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan is a great one. It tells a complex story of love, guilt, and the consequences of a young girl's false accusation. Another is 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro. Although the author is Japanese - British, the novel is set in a very British context, exploring themes of humanity and mortality. And 'White Teeth' by Zadie Smith, which delves into the multicultural society in modern Britain through the lives of two families.

Sure. 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro is a great modern British novel. It tells a haunting story about clones. Another one is 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan, which explores themes of guilt and redemption in a very engaging way. And 'White Teeth' by Zadie Smith is also wonderful, as it delves into the multicultural society in Britain.

Sure. One great modern British mystery novel is 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It has a complex plot full of mystery and twists. Another is 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by J.K. Rowling under the pen name Robert Galbraith. It features a private detective Cormoran Strike solving a case. And 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn also has elements of mystery and is set in a modern British - like environment.

Sure. 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro is a modern British novel that's quite popular. It's a thought - provoking story about clones and their place in society, exploring themes of identity and mortality. Then there's 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. This historical novel gives a vivid portrayal of Thomas Cromwell's rise to power during the reign of Henry VIII. Also, 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel, which is set partly in Britain, is a fascinating tale of a boy stranded on a lifeboat with a tiger, and it delves into themes of survival, faith, and the power of storytelling.

Sure. One great British urban fantasy novel is "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman. It takes readers on a wild adventure through the hidden, magical underside of London. Another is "The Dresden Files" series by Jim Butcher, which features a wizard detective in a modern, urban setting. And "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" by Susanna Clarke is also a notable one, set in a version of 19th - century England with magic.

One of the best is 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie. It weaves a complex tapestry of post - colonial India's history and identity, with elements of magic realism which are very post - modern. Another great one is 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' by John Fowles. It plays with narrative structure, presenting different endings and blurring the lines between fact and fiction. Also, 'Trainspotting' by Irvine Welsh is a significant post - modern work, with its non - linear narrative and exploration of sub - culture in Scotland.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson (although he was Swedish, the Millennium series has been widely adopted in the British detective genre). It has a complex and engaging mystery, and the character of Lisbeth Salander is one of the most memorable in detective fiction. The book deals with dark themes like violence against women and corporate corruption.

Sure. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). It has a great detective, Cormoran Strike, and the mystery is well - crafted. The story is set in London and deals with the seedy underbelly of the city and the world of fashion.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a classic. It explores themes of love, marriage, and social class in a witty and engaging way. Another one is '1984' by George Orwell. It's a dystopian novel that warns about totalitarianism and the loss of individual freedom. 'To the Lighthouse' by Virginia Woolf is also great. It delves into the inner thoughts and experiences of the characters.

Sure. 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro is a great modern British fiction book. It tells a haunting story about clones in a dystopian Britain. Another one is 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan, which explores themes of guilt and forgiveness through a complex love story. Also, 'White Teeth' by Zadie Smith is very good, dealing with issues of race, culture and family in modern London.