The Troupe

By: Bennett

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Paperback | 21 February 2012

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512 Pages

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20.96 x 13.97 x 3.81

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Vaudeville: mad, mercenary, dreamy, and absurd, a world of clashing cultures and ferocious showmanship and wickedly delightful deceptions.

But sixteen-year-old pianist George Carole has joined vaudeville for one reason only: to find the man he suspects to be his father, the great Heironomo Silenus. Yet as he chases down his father's troupe, he begins to understand that their performances are strange even for vaudeville: for wherever they happen to tour, the very nature of the world seems to change.

Because there is a secret within Silenus's show so ancient and dangerous that it has won him many powerful enemies. And it's not until after he joins them that George realizes the troupe is not simply touring: they are running for their lives.

And soon...he is as well.

Industry Reviews

"Although it invites comparisons to ... "The Night Circus", "The Troupe" seems a lot more flesh-and-blood and, in the end, a good deal more satisfying."-- Washington Post "This is the kind of book that will find its ways into one's hands again and again over the years." "Booklist"" ."..a melancholy coming-of-age tale with a moody atmosphere... "The Troupe" is a genuinely powerful piece of work." "SFX"" "The Troupe is true magic: a gripping tale that reminds the audience why we fell in love with reading. This book enchants, leaving the audience on their feet, yelling for an encore." "Mat Johnson, author of Pym"" "Thought-provoking, beautifully written, and highly recommended" "Sci Fi Bulletin"" ..".a melancholy coming-of-age tale with a moody atmosphere... "The Troupe" is a genuinely powerful piece of work." "SFX"" "Bennett's finely crafted novel rises on a wave of suspense to a place of beauty and hope." "Publishers Weekly""

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