Pantomime
a gorgeous magical trilogy about a circus performer, set in Victorian Scotland
$23.07
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
24 November 2026
Summary
When Micah runs away from a debutante’s life at home and joins the circus, he harbours two secrets. One: he was born between male and female. And two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age.
As Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting his trapeze partner, Aenea, and confiding in the mysterious white clown, Drystan, he finally feels free. But the circus has a dark side, and Micah’s past isn’t done with him.
Meanwhile, t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399750929 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399750925 |
| Author: | L.R. Lam |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodderscape |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 24 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 230g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
| Series: | Micah Grey Trilogy |
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Critics Review
With insightful and skillful writing, Lam vividly draws a tale like no other * Sarah Rees Brennan, bestselling author of Long Live Evil and In Other Lands *
Took me to an exotic and detailed world, peopled by characters that I’d love to be friends with … and some I’d never want to cross paths with * Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author of Fool’s Assassin *
Set in a vividly imagined world with wonderful steampunk touches, Pantomime is a fable-like story as beautifully unique as its main character * Malinda Lo, author of Ash *
Lam has created a world which will take your breath away, and characters you will never want to leave. Enchanting * Lou Morgan, author of Blood and Feathers *
Welcome to a world of shills and showmen, fading tech and circus freaks, where nothing and no-one is what it appears. An absorbing, accomplished debut * Elspeth Cooper, author of Trinity Rising *
A lyrical, stunningly written debut novel, which set my heart racing with every lift of the trapeze. In Micah we have one of the most original - and likeable - protagonists I’ve read in a long time. An author to watch, without a doubt * Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless *
Who hasn’t dreamed off running off and joining the circus? Lam’s Micah does just that, discovering a world of clowns and acrobats, con men and tricksters, corruption and incompetent doctors … I look forward to more from this author * Brian Katcher, author of Almost Perfect *
Pantomime has long been one of my favorite queer reads that showed me how books could challenge the world’s narrative. In this author’s edition, Micah Grey shines on center stage with a twisting plot encased in stunning worldbuilding. Do not miss this series! * Linden A. Lewis, author of The First Sister *
About The Author
L.R. Lam
L.R. Lam, originally from California, now resides in Scotland. Lam is a Sunday Times bestselling author known for:
- Dragonfall (epic fantasy romance)
- Goldilocks (near-future space thriller)
- Seven Devils (feminist space opera, co-written with Elizabeth May)
- False Hearts (BBC Radio 2 Book Club selection)
- Shattered Minds (companion novel to False Hearts)
- The award-winning Micah Grey series:
- Pantomime
- Shadowplay
- Masquerade
Their short fiction and essays have been featured in anthologies including Nasty Women, Cranky Ladies of History, and Scotland in Space.
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