{"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_________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003eAVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW\u003c\/b\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 of \u003ci\u003eNobody But Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312696303998,"sku":"NW9781529158595","price":9.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781529158595.jpg?v=1778589217","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/theatre-of-marvels","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}