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Illusions
The most captivating feminist historical fiction novel of the year
What if you had real magic within you . . . ?
The utterly spellbinding new novel from the celebrated author of THE GIFTS
1896. As a group of illusionists prepare for a grand spectacle, one young woman, Cecily Marsden, harbours a secret. For she possesses impossible powers - powers she little understands.
Meanwhile Eadie Carleton, a pioneering early film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously, and a talented magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. But in order to achieve his dreams, George must first win over Miss Carleton . . .
As Cecily, George and Eadie's worlds collide, Cec finds herself facing the fight of her life to save the grand performance from sabotage - and harness the real magic held deep within her . . .
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Charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic Jennifer Saint
A book to disappear into Joanne Burn
Spellbinding. Unputdownable Louise Hare
Simply not to be missed My Weekly
Captivating and fascinating LoveReading
Filled with wonders Essie Fox
Enchanting Freya Berry
A glorious Victorian delight. I adored it Katie Lumsden
Every bit as magical as the magic it describes Sonia Velton
Utterly beguiling Amanda Mason