Description

In 1886 a mysterious travelling circus becomes an international sensation. Open only at night, constructed entirely in black and white, the Cirque des Rˆves delights all who wander its circular paths and warm themselves at its bonfire. There are contortionists, performing cats, carousels and illusionists - all the trappings of an ordinary circus. But this is no conventional spectacle. Some tents contain clouds, some ice. The circus seems almost to cast a spell over its aficionados, who call themselves the rˆveurs - the dreamers. And who is the sinister man in the grey suit who watches over it all? Behind the scenes a dangerous game is being played out by two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who, at the behest of their masters, are forced to test the very limits of the imagination - and of love. A feast for the senses, a fin-de-siŠcle fantasia of magic and mischief, and the most original love story since The Time Traveler's Wife, The Night Circus is an extraordinary blend of fantasy and reality. It will dazzle readers young and old with its virtuoso performance, and who knows, they might not want to leave the world it creates.

Author Biography

Erin Morgenstern is a writer and a multimedia artist, who describes all her work as 'fairy tales in one way or another.' She lives in Salem, Massachusetts with her husband and two very fluffy cats.

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Reviews (1)

This is a magical read where you get taken into the feeling of the characters and the wonder of the circus. The performers and tents have you picturing and imagining wonderful and amazing things. Then there is the love story, all the different characters and wondering how it will end... You'll love some you'll hate others, but one thing's for sure you won't stop feeling with this read. Jane, Auckland