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Theatre of Marvels
by Lianne Dillsworth
Historical novel set in Victorian London which explores themes of race, class, wealth, exploitation and emancipation.
Zillah is a performer who finds herself caught between two races and two classes of society. She has to cover herself with dark makeup for her performances as her skin is not dark enough, and her relationship with a Viscount means she also does not fit comfortably with either class.
She realises her position is precarious, but it isn't until she happens to see a new performance that Zillah realises the true meaning of her stage character, becoming determined to help the other woman escape from her brutal treatment.
Vividly conjures the reality of life for downtrodden members of Victorian society and the complex relationships between race, class and wealth.
Zillah is a performer who finds herself caught between two races and two classes of society. She has to cover herself with dark makeup for her performances as her skin is not dark enough, and her relationship with a Viscount means she also does not fit comfortably with either class.
She realises her position is precarious, but it isn't until she happens to see a new performance that Zillah realises the true meaning of her stage character, becoming determined to help the other woman escape from her brutal treatment.
Vividly conjures the reality of life for downtrodden members of Victorian society and the complex relationships between race, class and wealth.