
Pantomime : a gorgeous magical trilogy about a circus performer, set in Victorian Scotland - L.R. Lam
L.R. Lam
- Pages · 320 pages, N/A
- Publication Date · 13/08/2026
- Genre · Fantasy
A VIBRANT TALE' LEIGH BARDUGO ON DRAGONFALLFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Dragonfall comes the first in a gaslamp fantasy trilogy about a circus aerialist's quest to escape his past and decipher the magical prophecy that will shape his future. 🎪 In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more . . . 🎪When Micah runs away from a debutante's life at home and joins the circus, he harbours two secrets. One: he was born between male and female. And two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age. As Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting his trapeze partner, Aenea, and confiding in the mysterious white clown, Drystan, he finally feels free. But the circus has a dark side, and Micah's past isn't done with him. Meanwhile, the strange 'ghost' of a woman with damselfly wings whispers to Micah that only he can help magic return to the realm, and he fears she may be right . . . Micah has much to learn, and he must do it quickly - before his past and future collide, with catastrophic consequences. A gorgeous and inventive fantasy with queer elements, inspired by Victorian Scotland. L.R. Lam weaves a coming-of-age tale, stirrings of first love, and prophetic whispers into this unforgettable first installment of the Micah Grey series. READERS LOVE IT'Lushly written and beautifully imaginative' ★★★★★ 'It was beautiful, exciting and thought provoking' ★★★★★ 'The worldbuilding was so deeply immersive' ★★★★★ 'A luscious, intricately imagined tale of identity, love, terror, freedom and magic' ★★★★★ 'I was hooked from the start and enjoyed the rollercoaster all the way to the end' ★★★★★
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