Nights at the Circus

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Sophie Fevvers, the darling of European high society, captivates audiences with her extraordinary aerial performances. But a tantalising question lingers: is she truly part swan, or merely an elaborate hoax? As the star attraction of Colonel Kearney's circus, Fevvers has enchanted royalty and inspired great artists. Yet her true nature remains shrouded in mystery.

Enter Jack Walser, an intrepid American journalist determined to uncover the truth behind Fevvers' enigmatic persona. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and an unexpected surge of affection, Walser finds himself irresistibly drawn into the circus's fantastical world. His quest for answers leads him on a mesmerising journey through the twilight of the nineteenth century, from the foggy streets of London to the opulent palaces of St Petersburg and the vast wilderness of Siberia.

Angela Carter's "Nights at the Circus" is a spellbinding tale of illusion, love, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. This captivating novel, recognised as one of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World, invites readers to lose themselves in a world where the impossible becomes possible, and the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780099388616
Book Author: Angela Carter
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Vintage Classics
Book Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 199 x 130 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 1994-09-29
Book Pagination: 368 pages
Book Weight: 258g

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