The Trapeze Act

Discover the enchanting world of 'The Trapeze Act,' a captivating novel that blends the vibrant themes of circus life and family secrets. Journey into the life of Loretta, a young woman grappling with her mother’s flamboyant past as a trapeze artist in the fabled Rodzirkus circus. Set against the backdrop of 1960s suburban Adelaide, the narrative unfolds as Loretta tries to find her identity while contending with her mother's outrageous behavior and the shadow of a hidden past.

Loretta's father, the charismatic barrister Gilbert Lord, holds tightly to his own history, but his great-great-grandfather’s journals hint at an adventurous yet doomed expedition in search of elephants in Australia’s interior. This dual narrative weaves together the themes of acceptance, love, and the haunting complexity of family legacies. 'The Trapeze Act' invites readers on an emotional rollercoaster—a poignant tale of longing intertwined with the magic and allure of life in the circus.

With 256 pages of rich storytelling and complex characters, this trade paperback from The Text Publishing Company is a must-have for fans of literary fiction and family sagas. Experience the heartache, the glamour, and the intricate connections of generations past. Order your copy now and benefit from FREE shipping across New Zealand. Note: combined shipping for additional products is not available with this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925355925
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
Loretta's mother was a trapeze artist in Europe, the star of the famed Rodzirkus circus, before she walked out on her drunken husband and his debts while on tour in Australia. But a life in 1960s suburban Adelaide was always going to be difficult, even if she does land herself the most handsome young barrister of the town, and Leda's behaviour raises more than a few eyebrows. Leda's father, handsome barrister Gilbert Lord, has no interest in his past, but hidden in a wardrobe are the journals of his ivory merchant great-great-grandfather who led an expedition to Australia's desert interior to search for elephants. For Loretta, growing up in her mother's flamboyant and often outrageous shadow, life is stifling and at times brutal. But the harder she tries to separate herself from her mother, the more she longs for her attention and love-and the more she finds that the past is inextricably woven into her own life and who she is. The Trapeze Act weaves stories of the circus and the doomed ivory expedition through a novel that is at once a heartbreaking tale of the search for acceptance and a celebration of the lustre and magic of life.

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