Theatre of Marvels: A thrilling and absorbing tale set in Victorian London

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Loved Lianne Dillsworth's Theatre of Marvels. A gripping story about identity and belonging with a strong sense of place. Can't wait for everybody to meet Zillah who is such strong and nuanced heroine.' LAURE VAN RENSBURG, author of Nobody But Us Read more Details Theatre of Marvels 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. A limited-edition print of the CD cover by John Coulthart was also sold. [6] Snakes and Ladders [ edit ]

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LoveReading exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. Theatre of Marvels from debut author Lianne Dillsworth promises Historical Fiction, Victorian London and a theatrical variety show... what's not to love? The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels is a group of occultists and performers including writer and magician Alan Moore, Bauhaus member David J, and musician Tim Perkins, who perform occult "workings" consisting of prose poetry set to music. Several of these "workings" have been released onto CD. It was also the name of the group's first performance piece which was released as a spoken word CD in 1996. For me Victorian England is the perfect setting for a novel and premise of this book seemed right up my street. I loved Zillah, she’s a strong, empowering and utterly endearing character whose journey of self discovery was a truly remarkable one. As a mixed raced woman in Victorian England she initially struggles with her own identity but after embracing her heritage, she really grows into her own —full of confidence, compassion and a steely determination to do save lives (even if it leads her into life threatening danger.)

Zillah is a likeable, relatable protagonist and I loved watching her character develop as the story progressed; I totally rooted for her from beginning to end. Her supporting cast are a mixed bunch of mostly downright detestable characters. This was absolutely incredible! It’s richly detailed, emotionally thought provoking and utterly addictive, I literally sped through most of it in a single evening, a true testament to Dillsworth’s exceptional writing skills. The sequel to It Ends With Us (2016) shows the aftermath of domestic violence through the eyes of a single mother. Three woman who join together to rent a large space along the beach in Los Angeles for their stores—a gift shop, a bakery, and a bookstore—become fast friends as they each experience the highs, and lows, of love. A deliciously immersive tale, Theatre of Marvels whisks you on an unforgettable journey across Victorian London in this bold exploration of race, class and gothic spectacle. About This Edition ISBN:

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A startling, original and utterly compelling novel which subtly navigates the core issues of race, gender and class' MARY CHAMBERLAIN, author of The Dressmaker of Dachau Severin's RE: label released a number of diverse CDs over its five-year life, including three by the Moon & Serpent collective/Moore & Perkins. In 2001, it was adapted into comic-form by frequent collaborator Eddie Campbell, and in 2006 was reprinted as part of the pair's A Disease of Language.The novel is effectively evocative of the Victorian era and rich in period detail. Despite this, it always remains pacey, keeping readers on their toes with a good dose of intrigue and plenty of twists. A few threads feel somewhat rushed towards the end, as the narrative skirts on the edge of melodrama, but on the whole, Dillsworth balances the various characters and plot points well by always keeping her spirited heroine at the story's heart... continued There are rivalries with fellow actresses, and well-meaning Quakers who work toward a better society. Much of the characterisation is tissue-thin, however, and a few turns of phrase felt not of the time period (describing someone as being in a “pissy mood”; “If he was in this much of a funk there’d be no getting through to him. I might as well go to bed before he killed my mood completely.”). All told, this never lived up to its first paragraph – This book – written by Alan Moore with Steve Moore (Moore's mentor; no relation) – was due out from Top Shelf Productions in 2013, and will be released in 2023. [10] The book intends to be "a clear and practical grimoire of the occult sciences," containing "profusely illustrated instructional essays upon the Moon & Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels sect's theories of magic" from c. 150AD to the present. [11] See also [ edit ]

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Zillah is strong willed and defiant, yet her ambition has driven her straight into the arms of the society's elite, who exploit her differences and turn a blind eye when she voices her discomfort. It takes bumping into Lucien Winters, an ex-slave who now runs his own business and spends his time helping other, less fortunate people, for Zillah to begin to learn more about her heritage and form her own opinions. Richly evocative and glittering with atmosphere, this tale of ambition and identity had me gripped from start to finish Stacey Halls A deliciously immersive tale, Theatre of Marvels whisks you on an unforgettable journey across Victorian London in this bold exploration of gothic spectacle.Severin, Steven, StevenSeverin.com, Jan 29, 2001. Accessed via The Internet Archive, 9 November 2008 Different acts were described and certain characters have a lingering effect on Zillah. This story is character driven and has a steady pace. It's easy to be swept up in Victorian London and hear the chime of Big Ben or smell the different foods described. Dillsworth did a wonderful job to make this story come to life and captivating the reader. Fresh, original and full of atmosphere - a compelling story with a heroine I'll remember for a long time' FRANCES QUINN, author of The Smallest Man Best Books Set in the 1920s — from Stories That Shimmer with Champagne and Social Change, to Rip-roaring Reads Covering Crime, Colonialism and Beyond.

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The trio's second performance (and technically their first CD release) was The Birth Caul (A Shamanism of Childhood), a spoken word piece by Moore with music by David J and Tim Perkins. The performance took place at the Old County Court in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on 18 November 1995, and was released on 5 March 1996 by Charrm (CHARRMCD22). [2]

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!! - Saara El-Arifi Being a young woman in a time and place where race, gender and class determined a person's worth, Zillah discovers a cruelty among people; while she tries to find herself and fight for a place among everyone, she fights for others whose voice is taken away. She doesn't turn a blind eye to injustice unlike other characters in the book and she's not afraid to voice her thoughts. Zillah is a warrior in her own right. eight monologues" which "excavat[e] the bland face of Highbury to raise up its forgotten secrets, pains and glories. Art as archaeology; he raises the horse goddess worshipped by the Romans when Highbury was a garrison of the empire, and also the horse that fell into the pit on that spot and died when sewers were being dug over a thousand years later: Joe Meek, the troubled Phil Spector of England, and Aleister Crowley, the untroubled Great Beast of Cefalu. [1] The RE: label [ edit ] The sheer level of historical accuracy was also really phenomenal and definitely sheds a light on a huge part of British history; involving marginalised groups that society as a whole has all but forgotten (such as The Sierra Leone Resettlement Scheme) which was incredibly eye opening.