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Caraval: the mesmerising Sunday Times bestseller

the mesmerising and magical fantasy from the author of Once Upon a Broken Heart
By Stephanie Garber
Series: Caraval
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BRAND NEW JACKET! LET'S RETURN TO CARAVAL, WHERE NOTHING IS QUITE WHAT IT SEEMS . . . Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show. Caraval... Read More
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Welcome to Caraval, where nothing is quite as it seems. A mesmerising, magical and stunningly imaginative novel for anyone who loved The Night Circus and Daughter of Smoke and Bone.

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BRAND NEW JACKET!

LET'S RETURN TO CARAVAL, WHERE NOTHING IS QUITE WHAT IT SEEMS . . .

Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show.

Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella, it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father.

When the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive, it seems their dreams have come true. But no sooner have they arrived than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless, she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic, and heartbreak. And real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever . . .

Pre-order Stephanie Garber's magical new Caraval novella, Spectacular, now!

'Decadent and enchanting' - Roshani Chokshi

'I lost myself in this world' - Sabaa Tahir

'Beautifully written' - Renee Ahdieh

'Shimmers with magic' - Marie Rutkoski

Series: Caraval

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    The “immersive and imaginative“ (USA TODAY) games continue in the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller Legendary, the mesmerizing sequel to Caraval. Donatella and Scarlett Dragna escaped their cruel father and made it out of Caraval alive, but the games aren’t over yet. What Scarlett doesn’t know is that, in order to gain their freedom, Tella made a deal with a...
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  • Legendary
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  • Caraval: the mesmerising Sunday Times bestseller
    BRAND NEW JACKET! LET'S RETURN TO CARAVAL, WHERE NOTHING IS QUITE WHAT IT SEEMS . . . Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show. Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella, it represents...
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  • Legendary
    A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win. The dazzling, internationally bestselling sequel to Caraval “Extravagantly imaginative and enchanting... Pure magic and escapism.” - Cecelia Ahern After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally managed to escape her father and save her sister, Scarlett, from a disastrous arranged marriage. While...
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  • Caraval
    The Sunday Times bestseller Welcome to Caraval, an enchanting and immersive world where nothing is quite what it seems. This captivating debut by Stephanie Garber invites readers into a realm of magic, mystery, and adventure that will leave a lasting impression. Scarlett Dragna has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, constrained by the iron grip of her abusive father....
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399739672

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 416

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Caraval Stephanie Garber

About the Author

Stephanie Garber is the No. 1 Sunday Times, New York Times, and internationally bestselling author of the Caraval series and the Once Upon a Broken Heart series. Her books have been published in thirty languages.

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