{"title":"Lianne Dillsworth","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"theatre-of-marvels","title":"Theatre of Marvels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Richly evocative and glittering with atmosphere, this tale of ambition and identity had me gripped from start to finish'\u003c\/strong\u003e STACEY HALLS, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Familiars\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003cem\u003eTheatre of Marvels\u003c\/em\u003e 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' \u003c\/strong\u003eJENNIFER SAINT, author of \u003cem\u003eAriadne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A dazzling tale of self-discovery with a cast of vivid characters, I loved it' \u003c\/strong\u003eLAURA PURCELL, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Silent Companions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehind the spectacle there are always secrets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnruly crowds descend on Crillick's Variety Theatre. A black, British actress, Zillah, is headlining tonight. An orphan from the slums of St Giles, her rise to stardom is her ticket out - to be gawped and gazed at is a price she's willing to pay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRising up the echelons of society is everything Zillah has ever dreamed of. But when a new stage act disappears, Zillah is haunted by a feeling that something is amiss. Is the woman in danger?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer pursuit of the truth takes her into the underbelly of the city - from gas-lit streets to the sumptuous parlours of Mayfair - as she seeks the help of notorious criminals from her past and finds herself torn between two powerful admirers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaught in a labyrinth of dangerous truths, will Zillah face ruin - or will she be the maker of her fate? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deliciously immersive tale, \u003cem\u003eTheatre of Marvels\u003c\/em\u003e whisks you on an unforgettable journey across Victorian London in this bold exploration of race, class and gothic spectacle. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e_______________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A tale steeped in Victorian London, I fell in love with Zillah and her theatre world. I was gripped from the opening pages - highly recommended for anyone who loves mystery, drama and Victorian London'\u003c\/strong\u003e LOUISE HARE, author of \u003cem\u003eThis Lovely City\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Thrilling, eye-opening and absorbing' \u003c\/strong\u003eLIZZIE POOK, author of \u003cem\u003eMoonlight and the Pearler's Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Fresh, original and full of atmosphere - a compelling story with a heroine I'll remember for a long time' \u003c\/strong\u003eFRANCES QUINN, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Smallest Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'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!' \u003c\/strong\u003eSAARA EL-ARIFI, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Final Strife\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003cem\u003eTheatre of Marvels \u003c\/em\u003eis a compelling, big-hearted story that whips the reader along, and I loved seeing Victorian London through the eyes of its strong female protagonist' \u003c\/strong\u003eROSIE ANDREWS, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Leviathan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003cem\u003eTheatre of Marvels\u003c\/em\u003e depicts Victorian London in rich, vivid detail that springs into life. Zillah, the beating heart of the novel, is both brave and compassionate. 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Now she must unearth secrets that have lain hidden for decades – including one that will leave Hester’s own life forever changed…\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e___________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePraise for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHouse of Shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A wonderful, gothic mystery with the most engaging heroine in Hester Reeves. . . Lianne Dillsworth has woven a complex, moving story, asking questions which still resonate deeply today’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eElodie Harper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Intensely moving, compulsively readable and beautifully written. Hester is a wonderful protagonist. I thoroughly enjoyed it'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRosie Andrews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Gripping, heart-breaking and brilliantly told. Hester Reeves is fresh and relatable – I felt every twist and turn of her story and was rooting for her from the get-go' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLucy Barker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I loved this original and compelling tale of intrigue, quest and retribution... one not to be missed' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMary Chamberlain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A gripping Gothic tale that weaves a page-turning plot together with blazing social commentary and a protagonist, Hester, who leaps off the page' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLouise Hare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A cracking read and a deft (and timely) unpicking of complex questions around atonement and accountability. 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