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The Circus Train: The entrancing, magical international bestseller
The Circus Train: The entrancing, magical international bestseller
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In 1938, Lena Papadopoulos, the daughter of a famous illusionist, lives in a traveling circus in Europe. When a young French orphan named Alexandre joins the circus, Lena's life is filled with magic and wonder. But as war descends on Europe, Lena must believe in the impossible to recover what she has lost.
Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
An uplifting read and a welcome escape from our turbulent times, GUARDIAN describes the novel as a magical, vibrant parade of a story about extraordinary people finding light in history's darkest decades. Spellbinding, ERIN KELLY praises the novel for its heartwarming portrayal of hope and bravery. Nina Pottell, PRIMA, calls it enchanting, while MAIL ON SUNDAY, SUNDAY TIMES, WOMAN'S WEEKLY, and DAILY MAIL all rave about its richness, gorgeousness, and compelling nature.
Set in Europe in 1938, the novel follows Lena Papadopoulos, the daughter of a renowned illusionist, as she navigates the World of Wonders, a traveling circus that traverses the continent in a luxury steam engine. Lena is brilliant and curious, yearning for the real-world magic of science and medicine despite the limitations imposed by her wheelchair. However, her life is transformed when a young French orphan, Alexandre, joins the circus train. Lena experiences magic and wonder for the first time, but outside the bright lights of the circus, darkness is descending on Europe.
War is about to shatter Lena's world, and take away everything she holds dear. To recover what she has lost, Lena must believe in the impossible.
The Circus Train is a must-read for fans of Water for Elephants, as it takes readers on a heart-wrenching two-decade journey across a continent in which great beauty and unimaginable horror live side by side. The novel explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and the power of belief in the face of adversity.
With its captivating storytelling and unforgettable characters, The Circus Train has received numerous five-star reviews from readers. One reader describes it as "beautiful," while another praises it as "powerful." Another reader calls it "delightful," and a fourth reviewer describes it as "triumphant."
In conclusion, The Circus Train is a magical, vibrant, and heart-wrenching novel that takes readers on a journey through history's darkest decades. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those who seek an uplifting escape from the challenges of modern life.
Weight: 640g
Dimension: 166 x 240 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349994130
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