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A great debut novel full of good characters mixed with historical facts. The writing flows well with a good plot. I would definitely read more of her books

I thoroughly enjoyed Dillsworth‘s debut. Historical fiction, the novel recounts a story of hope and personal growth. Zillah is a multiracial young woman who makes her living performing in a variety show. She believes she has created a successful life with her act and her relationship with a white fancy man, who has his own secrets. Then she meets Lucian, a black businessman, and everything changes. The ending is powerful, and true to the story.

Anticipating a living happily ever after, feel good factor with a moral end to this book the journey through the pages of the novel were uninspiring. The misleading title 'Theatre of Marvels' conjured up something totally different to its actual content. An actress falls in love with a Lord and also a Shop keeper. Along with the scorn of the other actors she has to save people who have been trafficked despite the slave trade coming to an end.

I've just pre-ordered a 'Theatre of Marvels' from Hive Books UK for the very good price of £11.65 receiving an additional discount for being a senior over the age of 55. Hive also makes a small donation of the purchase price to a bookstore of your choice.

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THEATRE OF MARVELS by Lianne Dillsworth
 
Published by Hutchinson Heinemann on April 14, 2022.

Hardback (cc.99 | Available in eBook and audio

“From a major new talent, comes an immersive historical debut that tells the story of a mixed-race woman in the West End of Victorian London.”

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