Theatre of Marvels
A thrilling and absorbing tale set in Victorian London
$49.33
- Hardcover
432 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2022
Summary
Crowds gather at Crillick’s Variety Theatre, where curiosity is satisfied with displays of intrigue and fear. They’re here for the star of the show - the Great Amazonia warrior. They needn’t know this warrior is in fact Zillah, a mixed-race actress from the East End fooling them each night with her thrilling performance.
But something is amiss, and when Crillick’s new act goes missing Zillah feels compelled to investigate, knowing the fates that can befall women in Victorian London.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529151459 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529151457 |
| Author: | Lianne Dillsworth |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Hutchinson Heinemann |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 544g |
| Dimensions: | 222mm x 144mm x 38mm |
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Critics Review
Richly evocative and glittering with atmosphere, this tale of ambition and identity had me gripped from start to finish
Richly evocative and glittering with atmosphere, this tale of ambition and identity had me gripped from start to finish – Stacey Halls
Theatre of Marvels 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.
* Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne *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. * Laure Van Rensburg *
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!! * Saara El-Arifi *
Startling, original and an utterly compelling novel which subtly navigates the core issues of race, gender and class … I’m absolutely spellbound by Zillah! * Mary Chamberlain *
About The Author
Lianne Dillsworth
In 2018 Lianne Dillsworth graduated from Royal Holloway’s MA in Creative Writing with distinction and last year, she won a place on the London Library Emerging Writers Programme. Most recently she was awarded a bursary place for underrepresented writers on the Jericho Writers Self-Editing course. She also holds an MA in Victorian Studies and her love for the period shines through her writing.
Lianne currently lives in London, where she works for the government on growing diversity within the Civil Service. Theatre of Marvels is her debut novel.
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