International Bestseller
Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus in this World War II debut about a magnificent travelling circus, a star-crossed romance, and one girl's coming-of-age during the darkest of times.
"A powerful reminder that to live is not just to survive, but to be seen and known for ourselves." --Pam Jenoff, author of The Orphan's Tale
When all is lost, how do you find the courage to keep moving forward?
1938. Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. Brilliant and curious, Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite the limitations of her wheelchair. Then her unconventional life takes an exciting turn when she rescues Alexandre, an orphan with his own secrets and a mysterious past.
As World War II escalates around them over the years, their friendship blossoms into something deeper while Alexandre trains as the illusionist's apprentice. But when Theo and Alexandre are arrested and contracted to perform in a model town for Jews set up by the Nazis, Lena is separated from everything she knows. Forced to make her own way, Lena must confront her doubts and dare to believe in the impossible--herself.
Categories:
- Literature & Fiction
- Historical Fiction
- 20th Century
- World War II & Holocaust
- 20th Century
- Historical Fiction
Publisher : G.P. Putnam's Sons
Author : Parikh, Amita
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2022-12-06
Number Of Pages : 416
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0593539982
ISBN-13 : 9780593539989
Item weight : 0.6 lb
Dimensions : 1.22 in x 7.72 in x 8.82 in
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