⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Circus of Wonders' by Elizabeth Macneal tealls a beautiful and harrowing tale of life in 1866.
Nellie picks violets for a living and lives with her brother and father. There is something different about Nellie that makes her stand out from others and she is sold by her father to the circus to be a Leopard Girl.
Nell discovers that circus life gives her something she has never had, a sense of belonging and purpose. Things soon take a harrowing turn though and she is on danger if losing all those she loves.
This is a great historical tale that pulls you in and makes you want to know what happens to the characters.
Very well written and recommended to fans of a good story and also of historical fiction.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley in allowing me to read in return for a review.