Master of Illusion Book One — Award-Winning Historical Fiction by Anne Rouen
Make a date with the award-winning Master of Illusion on your kindle today!
Master
of Illusion Book One is the first in a series of Historical Fiction
Romance novels. In August 2014, it was announced the winner of the
Silver Medal in the 2014 Global Ebook Awards for best Historical
Literature Fiction (Modern). The Master is enticing audiences from
around the world by magically combining elements of mystery, history and
romance—even becoming a hit with Phantom of the Opera enthusiasts and
followers of "Phan Fiction".
Murder. Magic. Music. Obsession. The ingredients of a historical mystery to fill your mind with passion and curiosity.
Master
of Illusion follows the lives of childhood comrades, Angel and Elise,
as they run hand in hand from a history of treachery, heartache and
crippling abuse. Under the mask of exceptional talent and in the name of
justice, they each grapple with their own damaged version of love and
loyalty, while fiercely protecting their terrible secrets.
Set
in the operatic era of 19th century France, talented dancer, Elise, is
discovered by the eminent Opéra Français and is whisked away from a
simple life to fulfil her dreams of becoming prima ballerina. Her path
is forever changed the day she rescues the disfigured, amnesic,
genius—Angel—from a life of abandonment and mistreatment. Angel's
obsessions define him: his emulation of the Phantom of the Opera coupled
with a latent dark side, develop into a fervent passion for a young
soprano. Cast under Angel's charming spell, Elise assumes the role of
his protector and nurturer—only to discover that she, too, wields powers
of her own: persuasion and contrivance.
In
trying to reach the pinnacle of operatic success, Angel and Elise are
faced with the challenge of defining justice, love and self acceptance.
Through abandonment, Angel knows only one form of love—obsession; and
Elise, whose purity lies in ruins at the hands of evil, is raped of her
capacity for romantic love.
Can they fulfil their childhood dreams without blood on their hands? ...
What have others had to say about the Master?
"A
dark romance filled with passion and yearning, I was intrigued by this
Phantom of the Opera-esqe story of love and fulfilment. The characters
really make the story shine. And the author has done a beautiful job of
making this historical romance come to life." (Judge, Writer's Digest Self-Published Ebook Awards)
"Written with great skill and compassion the author has woven a compelling story that kept me enthralled to the conclusion." (Pete Loveday, Writers' Web Australia)
"Overall, I found this an outstandingly well-crafted work and a great pleasure to read. I congratulate the author" (Lorraine Cobcroft, Writers' Web Australia)
"Readers
of historical fiction will enjoy this book and may be pleased to
realize that the ending is left so that another book may follow the
story further" (Debi Benstead, Writers' Web Australia)
"If
you are a Phan, I think you are going to love this new telling of The
Phantom of the Opera - it's one of the best ones I've read!" (Amazon Reviewer)
"Master of Illusion is a book I recommend to those who love Historical Fiction" (Warren Thurston, Playwright, Aussieauthors.com)