{"product_id":"theatre-of-marvels","title":"Theatre of Marvels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Richly evocative and glittering with atmosphere, this tale of ambition and identity had me gripped from start to finish'\u003c\/b\u003e STACEY HALLS, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Familiars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eTheatre of Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating, empowering story of a young woman's search for identity and justice in Victorian London, a world which Lianne Dillsworth evokes so richly' \u003c\/b\u003eJENNIFER SAINT, author of \u003ci\u003eAriadne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e_________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBehind the spectacle there are always secrets.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnruly crowds descend on Crillick's Variety Theatre. A black, British actress, Zillah, is headlining tonight. An orphan from the slums of St Giles, her rise to stardom is her ticket out - to be gawped and gazed at is a price she's willing to pay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRising up the echelons of society is everything Zillah has ever dreamed of. But when a new stage act disappears, Zillah is haunted by a feeling that something is amiss. Is the woman in danger \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer pursuit of the truth takes her into the underbelly of the city - from gas-lit streets to the sumptuous parlours of Mayfair - as she seeks the help of notorious criminals from her past and finds herself torn between two powerful admirers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaught in a labyrinth of dangerous truths, will Zillah face ruin - or will she be the maker of her fate \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deliciously immersive tale, \u003ci\u003eTheatre of Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e whisks you on an unforgettable journey across Victorian London in this bold exploration of race, class and gothic spectacle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e_______________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Zillah is a memorable heroine' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Exploitation and empowerment, race and class are all explored in this gripping historical novel. Dillsworth is a class act'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWoman \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A thought-provoking, atmospheric debut' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Very much enjoyed \u003ci\u003eTheatre of Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e. Zillah is a brilliant character who leads us through a Victorian London little spoken of, making for an illuminating, page-turning tale of self-actualisation. Loved it' \u003c\/b\u003eKATE SAWYER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A tale steeped in Victorian London, I fell in love with Zillah and her theatre world. I was gripped from the opening pages - highly recommended for anyone who loves mystery, drama and Victorian London'\u003c\/b\u003e LOUISE HARE, author of \u003ci\u003eThis Lovely City\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A startling, original and utterly compelling novel which subtly navigates the core issues of race, gender and class'\u003c\/b\u003e MARY CHAMBERLAIN, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dressmaker of Dachau\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Thrilling, eye-opening and absorbing' \u003c\/b\u003eLIZZIE POOK, author of \u003ci\u003eMoonlight and the Pearler's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fresh, original and full of atmosphere - a compelling story with a heroine I'll remember for a long time' \u003c\/b\u003eFRANCES QUINN, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Smallest Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A story that shines a spotlight into the shadows of the 19th century, while also exploring very relevant themes of identity. So fantastic to read a novel that centres POC in the Victorian era. Loved it!' \u003c\/b\u003eSAARA EL-ARIFI, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Final Strife\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Loved Lianne Dillsworth's Theatre of Marvels. A gripping story about identity and belonging with a strong sense of place. Can't wait for everybody to meet Zillah who is such strong and nuanced heroine.' \u003c\/b\u003eLAURE VAN RENSBURG, author o\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buchserien.de","offers":[{"title":"Neuware","offer_id":53854472765778,"sku":"9781529158595","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/7002\/3593\/files\/unnamed_20e6cc64-6d56-4fe9-81ca-f7e7673376bd.jpg?v=1782596278","url":"https:\/\/www.buchserien.de\/products\/theatre-of-marvels","provider":"Buchserien.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}