Then others arrived - first sweet Kitty at the kitchen door, who was trying to remember who she was. She was followed by Oleg the Magnificent - elegant, windswept, and in search of lodgings. He was soon joined by the charming Wild Bill the Wanderer, and together they told of shipwrecks and adventures with the circus, as they prepared for the caravans to arrive.
But as snow clouds gathered, and their big top was swept into the sea, what would become of the travelling troupe? Could they ever overcome the loss of their star performer and continue with the show?
Dear friends, please take your seats - and welcome to the Circus of the Crescent Moon.
What did I think?
Oh my goodness, I am completely captivated by the Rookscroft books and The Circus of the Crescent Moon is book two in the amazing series. You can read it as a standalone as this is Kitty's story but I would highly recommend the first book in the series, All Feathers and Hats.
Quentin the golden pheasant has made himself quite at home in the beautiful old house of Rookscroft with artist Jayne. Jayne has such a kind heart and she welcomes any visitor to her door. There's a lot of characters to get to know in this lovely book and they are brought to life via the stunning illustrations throughout the book.
I adored sweet Kitty and I was completely charmed by the circus performers as they gather at Rookscroft to try to save the circus. It's a book that I read in one sitting as I couldn't put it down and I intend to read it over and over again to re-experience the sights and sounds of this wonderful and unusual circus.
The Circus of the Crescent Moon is a timeless and ageless book for readers of all ages from children to adults. The illustrations are exquisite, the writing is beautiful and the story is delightful. Very highly recommended.
I received a gifted hardback to read and review for the Love Books Tours blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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