The Illusions

SKU: 9781786581877
The Illusions - Readers Warehouse
The Illusions
The Illusions - Readers Warehouse
The Illusions

The Illusions

SKU: 9781786581877
Author: Liz Hyder
C-Format·Ages 18+·Fantasy
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At a glance

✨ Fantasy Tone
Atmospheric, mysterious, magical, emotionally rich
⚡ Pace
Slow-burning, immersive, character-driven
🎭 Vibes
Vaudeville theatres, illusionists, hidden magic, early twentieth-century intrigue
👑 Themes
Identity, ambition, freedom, belonging, wonder
🧠 Emotional Journey
Discovering hidden power and purpose while navigating danger, prejudice, and emotional longing
🔮 Magic Element
Stage illusion and real magic blur together as mysterious women with extraordinary abilities challenge the limits of reality
🔥 Hook
In the world of Edwardian stage performers and illusionists, a young woman becomes entangled in secrets, strange powers, and a hidden magical community that could change her life forever

Bristol, 1896. Used to scarping a living as the young assistant to an ageing con artist, Cecily Marsden's life is turned upside down when her master suddenly dies. Believing herself to blame, could young Cec somehow have powers she little understands? Meanwhile, Eadie Carleton, a pioneering early filmmaker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. As a group of illusionists prepare for a grand spectacle, Cec, Eadie and George's worlds collide. But Cec soon finds herself facing the fight of her life to save the performance from sabotage - and harness the element of real magic held deep within her...

Book details

Format
C-Format
Reading age
18+
Pages
457
Publisher
Manilla Historical Society Incorporated
Language
English
ISBN
9781786581877

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