- Mass Market Paperback: 499 pages
- Publisher: Jove Publications; Reprint edition (July 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0515110973
- ISBN-13: 978-0515110975
- Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 11 x 2.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 500,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"America's favorite writer" (The New Yorker) unveils a world where nothing is as it seems.
The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy Nouvelle has inherited her father's talents-and his penchant for jewel thievery. Into this colorful world comes Luke Callahan, an escape artist who captures her heart-and keeps secrets that could shatter all her illusions... --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy Nouvelle has inherited her father's talents-and his penchant for jewel thievery. Into this colorful world comes Luke Callahan, an escape artist who captures her heart-and keeps secrets that could shatter all her illusions... --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 190 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling futuristic suspense series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. She lives in Maryland.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
My personal preference has always been that the slightly older Nora Roberts books are far better than the great majority of her newer stuff, and this book is no exception. Honest Illusions is a great combination of romance and intrigue and it had me hooked right from chapter one- this is an excellent girly read to while away a few hours; if you're wanting chick-lit then you can do a lot worse.
The novel sees vulnerable twelve-year-old Luke, a pick-pocketer and on the run from his abusive stepfather, stumble across a magic show in a travelling carnival that holds him spellbound. Pretty soon, he's caught up in the magic and is apprentice to the magician, Max, who takes care of him as an honorary son, despite animosity and jealousy from Max's young daughter, innocent but crafty Roxanne. The competitive nature between them extends right through their childhoods before blossoming into romance in Roxy's late teens, but the magician isn't only a magician: he's also a jewel thief and soon Roxanne and Luke are his willing sidekicks. Caught up in not only the magic, but their new enterprise, Luke and Roxanne risk losing everything, especially each other.
This book is fast-paced and compelling, owing to the complexity of the plot as well as the notions of magic tricks dispersed through it. The scene moves skilfully from New Orleans to Paris and the characters are all excellently written throughout- even the wicked ones who you can't wait to get their comeuppance! I particularly loved Max's partner, Lily. Roberts also deals with the issue of Alzheimer's well, in a time when not a lot was known about it.
Also as an aside--one of the jewels that Max was searching for was called the Philosophers stone. I just about cracked up reading that, particularly as this was written waaay before JK Rowling did her thing. That did make the book less serious for me. Another minor quibble: I can't believe that despite knowing they had responsibilities, certain characters were still eager to go and risk their lives being jewel thieves. A bit irresponsible!!
Nevertheless, a great girly read abounds in this magical romance. Pun fully intended.
The novel sees vulnerable twelve-year-old Luke, a pick-pocketer and on the run from his abusive stepfather, stumble across a magic show in a travelling carnival that holds him spellbound. Pretty soon, he's caught up in the magic and is apprentice to the magician, Max, who takes care of him as an honorary son, despite animosity and jealousy from Max's young daughter, innocent but crafty Roxanne. The competitive nature between them extends right through their childhoods before blossoming into romance in Roxy's late teens, but the magician isn't only a magician: he's also a jewel thief and soon Roxanne and Luke are his willing sidekicks. Caught up in not only the magic, but their new enterprise, Luke and Roxanne risk losing everything, especially each other.
This book is fast-paced and compelling, owing to the complexity of the plot as well as the notions of magic tricks dispersed through it. The scene moves skilfully from New Orleans to Paris and the characters are all excellently written throughout- even the wicked ones who you can't wait to get their comeuppance! I particularly loved Max's partner, Lily. Roberts also deals with the issue of Alzheimer's well, in a time when not a lot was known about it.
Also as an aside--one of the jewels that Max was searching for was called the Philosophers stone. I just about cracked up reading that, particularly as this was written waaay before JK Rowling did her thing. That did make the book less serious for me. Another minor quibble: I can't believe that despite knowing they had responsibilities, certain characters were still eager to go and risk their lives being jewel thieves. A bit irresponsible!!
Nevertheless, a great girly read abounds in this magical romance. Pun fully intended.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I started reading Nora Roberts with her Concannon Sisters trilogy of Born in Fire, Born in Ice and Born in Shame. Since then I've been hooked. She has a captivating way of weaving romance and mystery together without losing touch with reality. The characters in Honest Illusions were purely magical, and as enchanting as the magic that they professed. I just couldn't put the book down. I've read it three times already and don't think I could ever have my fill of it!
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
this was the first book of nora roberts' that i read and its what made me read the others. its a story of love and majic. all the characters are fantastic and by the end of the book you fall in love with them all and never want the book to end. roxy and luke grow up together, constantly fighting in their youth and gradually falling in love. by day they are majicians, by night thieves, and as both they can make you laugh out loud, want to scream with frustration and feel like crying. this book is definatley a must and can be read again and again.
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It's a book.
The recipient seemed to like it which is all that matters. It arrived on time and was in the stated condition.
Published 3 months ago by Honest Guv
A good read
I really enjoyed this book, I have read a lot of her newer books before this one so I was a bit put off reading some earlier work. Read more
Published 15 months ago by sazap
wow!!
wow it really is wow lol ive just finished reading this unfortunately :( lol
i got it for christmas n i dont know what im gona read next because its gona be a very tough act... Read more
i got it for christmas n i dont know what im gona read next because its gona be a very tough act... Read more
Published 15 months ago by sugaspicekiki
Honest Illusions
I couldnt get into this book, not sure why, maybe it was the storyline itself which just didnt keep me interested enough, nothing there to get excited about at all and I do like... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Rosie N
Honestly a fantastic book.
I'm a big fan of Roberts' stuff, and this book reminds me why. It wasn't predictable as I had expected and I literally couldn't put it down. Read more
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