Inheritance

Cirkulatti: a person descended from circus performers of the ancient world, rumoured to have supernatural gifts ...

Tallulah has always known she was different. She can communicate without speaking, a secret she shares only with her childhood nanny, Irena, who warns Tallulah that gifts like hers are not always welcome.

When Tallulah begins training at the prestigious Cirque d′Avenir school, it soon becomes clear the troupe is not all that it seems. As Tallulah is drawn deeper into a world of dark, ancient powers and centuries-old greed, she must call on the skills Irena taught her -- and on the protection of the mysterious cuff Irena gave her for safekeeping.

But what is the secret of the power the cuff holds? And why are men willing to die to possess it? Tallulah always knew her gift was dangerous ... Bu t will it stop her from accepting her true inheritance?

About the Author

Lisa Forrest became a household name when she burst onto the international swimming scene in 1978 as a 14 year old school girl – with an infectious grin and bright personality she quickly became the darling of Australian sport.

In 2000, she became a successful author for young adults when her first book Making the Most of It was released. It has since been added to the NSW Board of Studies recommended reading list for Years 7-10. Her other books include djmAx and a chapter book for younger readers, Meg Banana. In 2008, she published a non-fiction account of those days leading up the Moscow Games, Boycott – Australia’s Controversial Road to the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Her latest book is Inheritance.