Macneal, Elizabeth
Circus of Wonders
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529002553
- author:
- Macneal, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.4 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In 1865, Nell's life is marked by simplicity and hardship. She picks violets for a living, her world limited to her brother and the sea. But when Jasper Jupiter's Circus of Wonders arrives in their coastal village, everything changes. Nell's father sells her to the circus, sparking a betrayal that will shape her future. As she becomes part of the circus, Nell begins to see the world through different eyes. She meets Toby, Jasper's quieter brother, who shares a secret with him that binds them together. In London, Nell becomes an overnight sensation, captivating audiences as "Nellie Moon", the star of Jasper's show. As Nell falls in love with Toby, she must confront the consequences of her new life and the world that has been created around her. With its vivid cast of characters and exploration of creativity, ownership, beauty, power, success, and failure, this novel is a captivating tale of self-discovery and loyalty.
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