Son of the Circus: A Victorian Story

by E L Norry

When a mysterious man appears in the kitchen, Ted is stunned to learn the truth — this stranger is his father, Pablo Fanque, the first Black circus owner in Victorian Britain.

Before Ted can process the news, he’s swept away into a world of high wires, roaring crowds, and dazzling danger. Pablo is determined to train Ted as his successor — but can Ted find his place in the circus, far from the only home and family he’s ever known?

Themes

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  • Animals
  • Horses
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Circus
  • Historical Fiction
  • Victorians
  • Social Inequality
  • Perseverance
  • Fitting In
  • Standing Out In A Crowd