The Night Circus: A NovelNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two starcrossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in the spellbinding novel that captured the world's imagination. • "Part love story, part fable ... defies both genres and expectations." —The Boston Globe 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 both, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance. |
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... father is not alone. “It's all right, dearest. Come in, come in.” Hector says. beckoning her forward with a wave of his hand. “This is an associate of mine, no need to be shy.” She takes a few steps closer and executes a perfect curtsey ...
... father is not alone. “It's all right, dearest. Come in, come in.” Hector says. beckoning her forward with a wave of his hand. “This is an associate of mine, no need to be shy.” She takes a few steps closer and executes a perfect curtsey ...
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... father's smile fades. He takes her by the shoulders and looks her sternly in the eye. “This is a very special case.” he says. “Please show this man what you can do, just like in your lessons.” He pushes her toward the table with the ...
... father's smile fades. He takes her by the shoulders and looks her sternly in the eye. “This is a very special case.” he says. “Please show this man what you can do, just like in your lessons.” He pushes her toward the table with the ...
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... ears. the sounds no longer resolve into words. and she frowns as her father's responses take on the same muddled quality. “You would wager your own child?” “She won't lose.” Hector says. “I suggest you find a ~%i€ to' 15%-$26.
... ears. the sounds no longer resolve into words. and she frowns as her father's responses take on the same muddled quality. “You would wager your own child?” “She won't lose.” Hector says. “I suggest you find a ~%i€ to' 15%-$26.
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... father turns to her. “I know. dearest, and it wasn't very polite.” Hector says as he guides her closer to the chair. where the man scrutinizes her with eyes that are almost as light and grey as his suit. “Have you always been able to do ...
... father turns to her. “I know. dearest, and it wasn't very polite.” Hector says as he guides her closer to the chair. where the man scrutinizes her with eyes that are almost as light and grey as his suit. “Have you always been able to do ...
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... father says. “I will require some time to prepare a player of my own." the man in the grey suit says. “Of course.” Hector says. “Take all the time you need.” He pulls a gold band from his own hand and puts it on the table. “For when you ...
... father says. “I will require some time to prepare a player of my own." the man in the grey suit says. “Of course.” Hector says. “Take all the time you need.” He pulls a gold band from his own hand and puts it on the table. “For when you ...
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