However, behind these enchanted scenes, a fierce rivalry is at play. Inside the confines of the striped black and white tents, mesmerizing experiences await the spectators such as a maze of clouds, a crystallized ice garden, the antics of a tattooed contortionist who can fold herself into a small glass box and an illusionist who performs wondrous magic tricks. The circus opens only at night and winds up at dawn. In the author’s debut novel, The Night Circus, Le Cirque des Rêves or The Circus of Dreams arrives in the dark of the night with no prior announcement whatsoever. It is the story of a dangerous rivalry between two magicians who end up falling in love and is a recommended read for teenagers. The Night Circus is a whimsical tale of magic and romance set in 19th century Victorian London.
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