Book 3Lady Abigail of Blackmore is being sent by her father to marry the vile Lord Shrewsbury in return for the release of her brother. When a thief robs them on the road, she sees him as her opportunity to run from a life that no longer suits her. Madoc ap Powell has been raised as a peasant, knowing nothing about his true heritage. In order to survive, he has lived his life as a thief. He is … as a thief. He is known for his disguises, and being a master of illusion is his best skill. But when the Lady Abigail hunts him down to retrieve her stolen dagger, he finds that he is not the only one looking to escape a life of doom.
And when she begs him to let her travel with him, she is very disappointed to find out that he is heading for Shrewsbury, the last place she wants to go. Madoc knows if caught helping her, he will once again end up in a dungeon, but something about her calls to him just as much as he makes her feel alive for the first time in her life.
Two people, both looking to find the answers of their past are drawn to each other. But it is bound to end badly when they are from two opposite realms of life. A lady on the run and a thief need to escape from themselves before they are prisoners to the attraction they feel toward one another in Lord of Illusion.
Books in this series:
Legacy of the Blade Prequel
Lord of the Blade, Book 1
Lady Renegade, Book 2
Lord of Illusion, Book 3
Lady of the Mist, Book 4
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This well written, fast paced book by Elizabeth Rose is the first of her series I’ve read. That being said, I’ll need to backtrack and read the first two since this one was so enjoyable. I found her world building to be mesmerizing, her characters and sub-characters to be uniquely charming and enchanting with personality traits that were relatable. Ms. Rose has shown she has the ability to pull the reader into her story making them a part of the action, not just a spectator. What a treat.
Madoc’s tale is twisted and until he meets and falls in love with Abbey, he is destined to continue on the dark side of life. She makes him want more for himself, and t want a future with her by his side. His mother holds a secret that will change everything if he can get her to finally reveal it!
Lady Abigail is on her way to marry the cruel Lord Shrewsbury, in change of her brothers release from his dungeon. While Lady Abigail’s riding party is being attacked by a band of thieves, Abby finds a way to escape.
And she runs right into Madoc, another thief who also happens to train homing pigeons.
Abby wants her freedom and asks Madoc for his protection. While they travel to Shrewsbury, Madoc starts to wonder what secrets his mother and brother are keeping from him. Will Lady Abigail let Madoc steal her heart?
Can be read as a stand alone, but the series is wonderful.
Fun and enjoyable book to read.
It had everything you’d expect to find from this author.
This was an adventurous story with a damsel in distress, a thief/hero, villains and secrets to be revealed. Hard to put down.
The characters and the whole story in general are what made this page turner for me and I highly enjoyed it!!
Madoc ap Powell is a master of disguise and a pretty good thief. Lady Abigail of Blackmore has the dubious honor of becoming the wife of evil (disgustingly so) Lord Shrewsbury in order free her brother. They are both trying to escape; he from an angry band of thieves, and she from a horrible marriage. When these two meet, sparks fly and trouble follows.
Lord of Illusion is an interesting story with engaging characters. There is plenty of action, danger, humor, secrets, and discovery. Madoc and Abbey have quite an adventure. I recommend you join them.
How does she keep doing it? Lord of Illusion by Elizabeth Rose is book 3 in the Legacy of the Blade series. Elizabeth just keeps coming up with new and original books and her storylines are just amazing! This story drew me in from the very beginning and I could not put this book down. it was so intense that I found my heart pounding at times. Her characters were just wonderful and description as clear as a bell. Though in a series this can be read as a standalone. This story has a lot of action, disguises, a cruel father, a kidnapping, a dark secret, an arranged marriage, evil, imprisonment, kindness, running away, death, love and so much more that you will just have to read this book to find out and I highly recommend that you do!!
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
I always find it such a treat to read one of Elizabeth Rose’s books! She is a master at weaving such exciting tales and she does it again with “Lord of Illusion”.
Lady Abigail of Blackmore is being forced to marry the evil lord of Shrewbury and on her way to his castle, she meets Madoc ap Powell, a thief and a master of illusions. Both their lives will never be the same again as they are forced into quite the adventure while trying to stop the wedding from happening, as well as saving the life of Abbey’s brother, Garrett, who has been a prisoner in Shrewbury’s dungeon for almost a year. They are also in for quite the surprise when they find out the secret of Madoc’s birth!!
I really enjoyed learning more about the pigeon carriers as well and they fit in so beautifully with the story. All in all, a wonderful story that will keep your attention from start to finish.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Pretty sure most of my sixth bell students could have written a better book.
Entertaining
I found this story to be disappointing. There were lots of conflicts but all were too easily resolved and everything was neatly “tied up in a bow” by the end.
Lady Abigail Blackmore is on the way to marry a man she hates. She is determined to escape that fate. Our heroine is a little selfish at the start of our story. She has a lot of growing up to do before her wedding.
Madoc ap Powell has always been a thief. He did work with a gang for a short while but didn’t agree with their methods, so now he is on his own. He also keeps pigeons for messages and hopes to race them. Our hero likes to use disguises and illusions. That will come in very handy with the problems he us about to face. His family have been keeping a very big secret from him.
Lots of danger, but also lots of giggles. Wonderful characters that we will meet again.
This is part of a series but can easily read alone. It does link in with the others but not enough to spoil them if you haven’t read them yet. I will make sure I go and read them. I loved it.
A tale of two people looking for answers who end up with each other by chance. Lady Abigail of Blackmore is sent by her father to marry a terrible man, Lord Shrewsbuy. He holds her brother captive and will release him with his marriage to Abigail. Of course this is not what she wants so when she sees an opportunity to get away, she takes it! Madoc ap Powell does not know his true family and has been raised as a peasant surviving by his wits. When he robs Abby on her way to her betrothed, she sets out to find him and ask to help her escape. Of course their different stations in life should keep them apart, but attraction blooms. Adventure, mystery and a master of disguise make this journey entertaining and will keep you reading until the end