Step right up for the most captivating read of the year . . . Filled with the sights and sounds of Victorian England, Circus of Wonders is the instant Sunday Times bestseller from Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory. 'Intensely satisfying' - Stacey Halls, author of The Familiars England, 1866. When Jasper Jupiter's Circus of Wonders arrives in a coastal village, Nell soon catches the showman's eye. Shunned by her community because of the birthmarks speckling her skin, to Jasper she is a prize - she could be his very own leopard girl. But how to make her his? Soon Nell finds herself the star of Jasper's show. Suddenly she is famous. Crowds rush to watch her soar through the air. Even Queen Victoria wants to see her perform. But is Nell free to live and love as she chooses? And when her fame begins to eclipse Jasper's own, could she be in danger? After all, the higher you fly, the steeper the fall . . . 'Filled with character and life' - The Times 'Utterly beguiling' - Daily Mail 'Brilliantly involving' - Daily Express 'Exhilarating' - Sunday Times, Books of the Year 'An immersive gem' - Red 'Joyous, frightening, heartbreaking' - Independent 'Deliciously vivid' - Woman & Home The Burial Plot, Elizabeth's latest cat-and-mouse thriller, is available to pre-order now!
Elizabeth Macneal
Elizabeth Macneal is a British author known for her debut novel "The Doll Factory," which was published in 2019. The novel received critical acclaim for its atmospheric Victorian setting, vivid characters, and compelling storytelling. Macneal's writing style is characterized by richly detailed descriptions and immersive storytelling that transports readers to a bygone era. Her work has been praised for its exploration of themes such as art, obsession, and the role of women in society. Macneal's contributions to literature include bringing a fresh perspective to historical fiction and shining a light on lesser-known aspects of Victorian London. "The Doll Factory" remains her most famous work and solidifies her place as a rising star in the literary world.