Lord of Illusions is the fourth collection of short stories from award winning Scottish writer Dilys Rose. Describing the human condition in all its glory - and all its folly - Lord of Illusions treats both with humour and compassion. These often wry, always thought-provoking, stories provide intriguing glimpses into the minds and desires of a diverse cast of characters, from race-winning jockeys and ice skating instructors to Italian pornographers, retired miners, and even stay-at-home mums. Although her cast of characters includes those who may be very different from us, Rose conveys the humanity of each skilfully and believably.
Each tale is a gem of the short story craft, with the surprise endings and twists of fate for which Dilys Rose is celebrated.