
The Midnight Carousel
$22.99
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
16 June 2026
Summary
Water for Elephants meets Moulin Rouge in this spellbinding tale of a beautiful carousel that causes people to inexplicably vanish into thin air.
Paris, 1900
Carousel-maker Gilbert works tirelessly to finish his masterpiece in time for the city’s Exposition Universelle. But Gilbert is struggling in the wake of his wife and son’s tragic deaths, and as he finalises his creation, a dangerous idea forms in his mind.
Chicago, 1920
Having come to America for a new li…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405969994 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1405969997 |
| Author: | Fiza Saeed McLynn |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 262g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 129mm x 25mm |
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Enthralling debut… a beguiling tale of a brave woman claiming her hard-won happiness against the odds * Daily Mail *Draws you in deeper until the very last page – Daily ExpressFans of The Miniaturist will enjoy this part mystery, part love story. * Red *This gorgeous debut novel is absolutely spellbinding * Sun *Perfectly paced, it is hard to believe this enchanting novel is a debut. […] An intriguing mystery, a story of loss, love and grief, and a woman forging her way in the world, this sweeping novel is mesmerising. * Woman’s Weekly *A story of love, loss, love and grief with an intriguing mystery at heart, it’s hard to believe this perfectly-paced debut novel is a debut – Zoe West * Woman & Home *Part mystery, part love story and an entirely magical ride * Best Magazine *Layered and suspenseful, this novel reveals its secrets slowly, drawing you in deeper until the very last page – Erica Szule * Northern Echo *I climbed on The Midnight Carousel and didn’t want to get off. It’s a beautifully constructed work of art as much as a journey through love and loss as an adventure across the world, atmospheric and evocative. A stunning debut. * Janice Hallett, bestselling author of THE APPEAL *A spell-binding tale spanning continents and decades, which took hold of my heart and held me captive. Compulsive and heartrending, both love story and page-turning mystery, at the heart of The Midnight Carousel is an unforgettable heroine who has stayed with me long after I turned over the last page. * Anya Bergman, author of THE WITCHES OF VARDO *
About The Author
Fiza Saeed McLynn
Fiza Saeed McLynn read History at Oxford University and had a brief career in finance before spending the next 12 years helping the bereaved as part of her work as a complementary therapist. The Midnight Carousel is her debut novel.
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