Floating Illusions
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step right up and prepare to be mystified — Floating Illusions by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro whisks readers aboard a grand ocean liner in the early twentieth century, where young Milly Charity Oglethorpe finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and dazzling magic tricks. When the ship's celebrated magician becomes the centre of a sinister mystery, Milly's sharp wit and insatiable curiosity propel her into an investigation that no adult seems willing to undertake. Set against the glamorous yet treacherous backdrop of the high seas, this middle-grade mystery crackles with suspense and period detail that brings the golden age of ocean travel vividly to life. Yarbro, celebrated for her genre-spanning range and masterful storytelling, crafts a young protagonist of rare intelligence and determination — a girl who refuses to be dismissed or overlooked in a world designed to silence her. The novel champions themes of courage, self-reliance, and the power of observation, all wrapped in a plot that keeps pages turning with an almost theatrical flair. For any young reader who has ever dreamed of solving the impossible, the final reveal will leave them questioning just how much of what they see is ever truly real.
Author: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step right up and prepare to be mystified — Floating Illusions by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro whisks readers aboard a grand ocean liner in the early twentieth century, where young Milly Charity Oglethorpe finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and dazzling magic tricks. When the ship's celebrated magician becomes the centre of a sinister mystery, Milly's sharp wit and insatiable curiosity propel her into an investigation that no adult seems willing to undertake. Set against the glamorous yet treacherous backdrop of the high seas, this middle-grade mystery crackles with suspense and period detail that brings the golden age of ocean travel vividly to life. Yarbro, celebrated for her genre-spanning range and masterful storytelling, crafts a young protagonist of rare intelligence and determination — a girl who refuses to be dismissed or overlooked in a world designed to silence her. The novel champions themes of courage, self-reliance, and the power of observation, all wrapped in a plot that keeps pages turning with an almost theatrical flair. For any young reader who has ever dreamed of solving the impossible, the final reveal will leave them questioning just how much of what they see is ever truly real.