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The Circus Train
- Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
- Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
THE MAGICAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Europe, 1938. Even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the World of Wonders - a travelling circus that traverses the continent in a luxury steam engine. Brilliant and curious, Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite the limitations she feels in her wheelchair. But when a young French orphan, Alexandre, comes aboard the circus train, Lena's life is infused with magic and wonder for the first time.
But outside the bright lights of the circus, darkness is descending on Europe. War is about to shatter Lena's world, and take away everything she holds dear. And to recover what she has lost, Lena will have to believe in the impossible.
A must-listen for fans of Water for Elephants, The Circus Train will take listeners on a heart-wrenching two-decade journey across a continent in which great beauty and unimaginable horror live side by side.
Critic reviews
"Utterly absorbing." (Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Winter Garden)
"Step onto The Circus Train and prepare for a fantastical journey back in time, to another world with vibrant characters that leap from the page. I read The Circus Train in just two sittings, immersed in Lena's world, fascinated by the historical details that the author cleverly weaves through the plot. Highly recommended if you love historical fiction with a touch of heart-warming and magical romance, or if you crave a huge dose of adventure." (Louise Morrish, author of Operation Moonlight)
"Stunning... The Circus Train conjures up the glittering story of Lena, a young, disabled woman in a travelling circus. In the face of terrible adversity, she is determined not just to survive, but to thrive." (Polly Crosby, author of The Illustrated Child)
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- Simon
- 17-02-23
One of the best audiobooks I have ever heard
It's a rare combination of amazing story combined with a stunning performance that takes you into a world of joy, sadness and wonder.
a truly accomplished piece
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- Rachel Searstone
- 05-01-23
I love the circus
I don’t normally take the time to write reviews but I enjoyed this audiobook so much I felt I had to give the writer credit. A story to really transport you away and at times it made me stop what I was doing to just listen.
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- Nicky wines
- 18-01-23
Fantastic
This is a Heart worming spellbound story well worth listening to the narrator does a fantastic job in making it a pleasure to listen to
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- karina
- 06-01-23
Brilliant, narrator boring disability storyline, but apart from that good
The narrator was brilliant, the best one I’ve ever heard, and I’ve listened to a lot of audiobooks the writing was excellent. I loved it all, apart from the disability angle where the protagonist loses her disability, thought it was a bit dull in that respect tawdry aspect of an otherwise excellent book
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-01-23
Wow!
I absolutely adored this book & I was sad to finish it.
I'd highly recommend this book if you have an interest in history and/or disability. I think this book is both well written and well narrated.
It was refreshing to have a disabled main character that actually had purpose, passions, and dreams, rather than just being there to be pitied or to tick a box.
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- Mrs Wendy Huggins
- 20-03-23
Excellent story 👍
I just loved this book. It was a proper story and listening was made so enjoyable by one of the best female narrators I’ve ever heard - thanks to Anita and Kristen for making this one of my favourite audible experiences 🥰
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- Helen
- 07-03-23
Could Not Put This One Down!
Wow what a fantastic listen / read! It truly gripped my attention right from the beginning. Characters are depicted very in depth so I felt like I knew them, nothing is left out. Emotionally connecting with characters while reading is a rare skill to get right but this one does it beautifully. Circus Train has it all, magic, illusion, danger, intrigue, determination, love, authenticity with emotions, ups and downs, the war years, nazi cunning, sacrifice. Truly a beautiful story brilliantly written and narrated. Five stars from me. Looking forward to more titles from Amita Parkin in the future.
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- JadeH
- 14-02-23
Stunning book highly recommend
Excellently read, stunning book I was gripped the whole way it’s one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read (heard). I loved the characters, the relationship dynamics and the history. I’ve already recommended it to lots of people.
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- Sam
- 12-06-23
Couldn’t stop listening
Page turner, so gripping and so well written that couldn’t stop listening. Superb writing and taken you back in time so well. Bravo
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- Mrs Cookie
- 21-10-23
Brilliant
A gripping read. A great story of love, determination, war and disability. Highly recommend. Really well read.
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