Downton Abbey meets Cassandra Clare in this lush, romantic fantasy from Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken.
“Illusions of Fate is an absolute delight—a magical, sparkling, dangerous world with witty repartee and a romance that will light your heart on fire. Kiersten White’s best yet.”—Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss
Jessamin has been an outcast since she moved from her island home of Melei to the dreary country of Albion. Everything changes when she meets the gorgeous, enigmatic Finn, who introduces her to the secret world of Albion's nobility. It’s a world that has everything Jessamin doesn't—power, money, status . . . and magic. But Finn has secrets of his own, and the vicious Lord Downpike will do anything to possess them. Unless Jessamin, armed only with her wits, can stop him.
Readers who love Libba Bray, Cassanda Clare, or Susanna Clarke’s Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell won’t want to miss this captivating stand-alone novel.
She came to Albion for an education, but she might just bring down its entire magical nobility.
- Romantic Fantasy: He's the enigmatic nobleman with a world of secrets. She's the outcast from a distant island who might be his only hope.
- Historical Fantasy: Step into the glittering, dangerous world of Albion's magical high society, where status is everything and power is paid for in secrets.
- Witty Banter: Armed with little more than her sharp tongue and quick mind, Jessamin must navigate a world of courtly intrigue she was never meant to be a part of.
- A Hidden World of Magic: When Jessamin meets Finn, she discovers a secret society of nobles wielding immense power—and a ruthless lord who will stop at nothing to control it all.
