Lord of Illusions

About the Book: 

Lord of Illusions is the fourth collection of short stories from award-winning Scottish writer Dilys Rose. Exploring the human condition in all its glory – and all its folly – Lord of Illusions treats both with humour and compassion.

Often wry, always thought-provoking, this new collection offers intriguing glimpses into the minds and desires of a diverse cast of characters; from jockey to masseuse, from pornographer to magician, from hesitant transvestite to far-from-home aid worker. Each of these finely crafted stories, with their subtle twists and turns, their changes of mood and tone, demonstrate the versatile appeal of the short story, for which Dilys Rose is deservedly celebrated.

Reviews: 

The shining writing leaves an aftergleam in the mind, a lasting resonance in the ear. SCOTSMAN ON WAR DOLLS

The stories have a steely rectitude and an uncompromising determination to face down humiliation and inequality - economic, moral and compassionate. GUARDIAN ON RED TIDES

A writer to watch. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Dilys Rose can be compared to Katherine Mansfield in the way she takes hold of a life and exposes all its vital elements in a few pages. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT ON OUR LADY OF THE PICKPOCKETS

About the Author:

DILYS ROSE was born and brought up in Glasgow. Edinburgh has been her home for many years. Previous publications include three collections of short stories, Our Lady of the Pickpockets, Red Tides and War Dolls, three of poetry - Beauty is a Dangerous Thing, Madame Doubtfire's Dilemma, and Lure, and a novel, Pest Maiden.

She has also written for stage and collaborated with musicians and visual artists. Awards include the first Macallan/Scotland on Sunday Short Story Prize, The R.L.S. Memorial Award, The Society of Authors’ Travel Award, The Canongate Prize and two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards. Red Tides was short-listed for both the McVitie’s Scottish Writer of the Year and the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year. Pest Maiden was nominated for the Impac Prize.

She teaches creative writing at Edinburgh University. For further information please visit www.dilysrose.com