Praise for The Lord of Illusion ''The world sings with vivid imagery and fantastic magic.'' - Publishers Weekly , Starred Review ''Kennedy''s world - building is superb... with unexpected plot twists that will keep readers enthralled.'' - Booklist , Starred Review ''Superb writing and fast - moving plot combined withmagical passion make this a real page - turner!'' - RT Book Reviews , 4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick His Magic Condems Him... In a Victorian England with a rigid hierarchy of magic, lion shapeshifter Sir Terence Blackwell is at the bottom of the rung of society. Only Lady Felicity Seymour, who has no magic, no inheritance, and no prospects, may be willing to judge the man strictly on his own merits... Until She Reveals His True Power... When family pressures push Lady Felicity into a terrible fate, she has only Sir Terence to turn to. Together, the two outcasts become embroiled in the dark depths beneath society''s facade. And what they discover about each other is the only thing that''s real... ''Simply delightful, imaginative, historically vigorous, and ripe for further adventures.'' - Publishers Weekly ''Delightful, refreshing, and unique.'' - Single Titles , 5 Stars ''Fabulously imaginative setting and charmingly original characters'' - Chicago Tribune