The Illusions: An astonishing story of women and talent, magic and power from the author of THE GIFTS

In the book "The Illusions," a young woman named Cecly Marsden discovers she has magical powers, while Eadie Carleton, a pioneering early film-maker, struggles for recognition in a male-dominated field. George Perris, a brilliant young magician, seeks to harness the power of moving pictures to revolutionize the world of magic. When Cec, Eadie, and George's paths cross, they must work together to save a grand spectacle from sabotage and harness the element of real magic within Cec. The book is praised for its charming and intriguing story, sparkling with magic and romance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation,darkness and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox,author of The Secret Keeper Bristol,1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton. 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. Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance Jennifer Saint Hyder is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure Filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton. 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. Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance Jennifer Saint Hyder is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure Filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton. 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. Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance Jennifer Saint Hyder is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure Filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton. 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. Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance Jennifer Saint Hyder is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure Filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton. 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. Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance Jennifer Saint Hyder is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure Filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton. 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. Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance Jennifer Saint Hyder is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure Filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton. 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. Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance Jennifer Saint Hyder is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure Filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton. 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. Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance Jennifer Saint Hyder is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure Filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures. George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton.

Inspired by real-life illusionists and early film pioneers, this astonishing, captivating story of women and talent, magic and power, sweeps you into a world where anything is possible and nothing is quite as it seems.

Sparkling with magic, JENNIFER SAINT's A book to disappear into is a tale of magic and wonder that will transport you to a world where anything is possible and nothing is quite as it seems.

JOANNE BURN's Filled with wonders is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight that will leave you spellbound and wanting more.

ESSIE FOX's Spellbinding is a captivating story of a young magician who must harness the power of real magic to achieve his dreams in a male-dominated world.

Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures.

George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton.

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.

Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder

After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance.

Jennifer Saint is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily.

Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure, is filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding.

Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper, is a captivating story of a young magician who must harness the power of real magic to achieve his dreams in a male-dominated world.

Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures.

George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton.

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.

Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder

After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance.

Jennifer Saint is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily.

Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure, is filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding.

Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper, is a captivating story of a young magician who must harness the power of real magic to achieve his dreams in a male-dominated world.

Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping 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 film-maker, struggles for her talent to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world, and a brilliant young magician, George Perris, begins to see the potential in moving pictures.

George believes that if he can harness this new technology, it will revolutionise the world of magic forever - but in order to achieve his dreams, he must first win over Miss Carleton.

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.

Praise for THE ILLUSIONS and Liz Hyder

After her glorious first novel, The Gifts, Hyder has returned with another beautiful slice of historical fiction. The Illusions is charming and intriguing, sparkling with magic and romance.

Jennifer Saint is a wonderfully accomplished storyteller. The Illusions is a magical tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. A book to disappear into - I devoured it greedily.

Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure, is filled with wond. The Illusions is a spellbinding tale of innovation, darkness, and delight. Spellbinding.

Essie Fox, author of The Secret Keeper, is a captivating story of a young magician who must harness the power of real magic to achieve his dreams in a male-dominated world.

Weight: 696g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786581860