New York. 1997. November 1997. Scribner. 1st Printing. Very Good in

New York. 1997. November 1997. Scribner. 1st Printing. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0684843293. 253 pages. hardcover. Jacket painting courtesy of New York State Office of Parks. keywords: American Literature Women. DESCRIPTION-The Illusionist is the sensuous and haunting tale of Dean Lily, an amateur magician whose arrival in Sparta, New York, upsets the landscape of this small town on the wane. Dean, a master of the sleight of hand, is also a master of seduction and charm--which becomes apparent as he woos and wins the hearts of more than one of Sparta's female citizens. But the enigmatic newcomer has more to hide than the tricks of his trade--his mysterious identity and his closely guarded privacy arouse suspicion and jealousy--and while he cures Sparta of its midwinter ennui, he also unleashes a destructive force that rocks the foundations of this town to its core. Inspired in part by a true story, The Illusionist is a fiercely erotic novel that thwarts conventions of gender and love. inventory #24502.

First edition. Slight bumping on the spine head and a remainder mark on the bottom page edge else near fine in a fine dust jacket with slight dust jacket.

First edition. Slight bumping on the spine head and a remainder mark on the bottom page edge else near fine in a fine dust jacket with slight dust jacket.