The Illusions

Set against the backdrop of 1896 Bristol, "The Illusions" follows two women—a young assistant to a con artist and an early pioneering filmmaker—as they navigate a rapidly changing world of magic and technology. Their paths intersect at a grand illusion event, where each must confront challenges related to talent, power, and self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from real-life illusionists and film pioneers, the novel explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the extraordinary potential within us all.