The Night Circus
The circus simply appears. No fanfare, no forewarning. One day there is nothing, and the next, there it is. A black sign hangs at the entrance, its white lettering carrying a quietly mysterious promise: Opens at Nightfall Closes at Dawn As daylight fades, tiny lights begin to bloom across the canvas tops, flickering like an impossible swarm of fireflies that have claimed the whole site as their own. One by one the tents glow, bright and shimmering against a dark sky, until the name finally reveals itself. Le Cirque des Rêves. The Circus of Dreams. The gates are open. It's waiting for you. Erin Morgenstern's debut novel is a genuinely captivating read, the kind of book that pulls you in quietly and holds you there. Her prose has an almost hypnotic quality, building atmosphere through detail rather than drama. Fans eager for more will be pleased to know that her second novel, The Starless Sea, is available for pre-order now.
- Author: Erin Morgenstern
- Publisher: Vintage
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 978-0099570295
- Pages: 512 pages