THE ILLUSIONS

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 . . .. '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