
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway--a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love--a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.
True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus...
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Publisher: | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 17/07/2025 |
Pages: | 387 |
Subject: | Fiction |
Erin Morgenstern is a celebrated American novelist, best known for her bestselling debut novel The Night Circus, which catapulted her to international fame. Born on July 8, 1978, in Massachusetts, Morgenstern's writing often blends elements of magic, fantasy, and romance, captivating readers with her vivid, atmospheric prose. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked as a visual artist, and her passion for the arts strongly influences her storytelling, often incorporating intricate imagery and dream-like sequences into her narratives.
Morgenstern's The Night Circus was published in 2011, receiving widespread acclaim for its enchanting world-building and complex characters. The novel, which revolves around a magical competition between two illusionists, quickly became a global sensation, drawing comparisons to Harry Potter and The Magicians. Her second novel, The Starless Sea, released in 2019, further solidified her place in contemporary fantasy literature, exploring themes of stories within stories and the connection between fate and choice.
Morgenstern’s works have garnered a dedicated fan base, and her distinctive voice continues to inspire readers around the world. Her writing is characterized by its lyrical prose, richly detailed settings, and exploration of the mystical and the unknown, securing her place as one of the leading authors in modern fantasy literature.