A Christian Science Monitor's "10 Best Books of April" —
"Enticing...Readers will cheer on this gutsy heroine [and] vibrant cast...An accomplished first novel from a bright new talent." — Star Tribune
“Richly evocative and glittering with atmosphere” — STACEY HALLS, bestselling author of The Familiars
“Theatre of Marvels is a fascinating, empowering story of a young woman's search for identity and justice in Victorian London, a world which Lianne Dillsworth evokes so richly.” — JENNIFER SAINT, author of Ariadne
“A dazzling tale of self-discovery with a cast of vivid characters. I loved it.” — LAURA PURCELL, author of The Silent Companions
“A startling, original and utterly compelling novel which subtly navigates the core issues of race, gender and class.” — MARY CHAMBERLAIN, author of The Dressmaker of Dachau
“Thrilling, eye-opening and absorbing.' — LIZZIE POOK, author of Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter
“I fell in love with Zillah and her theatre world. I was gripped from the opening pages - highly recommended.” — LOUISE HARE, author of This Lovely City
“Fresh, original and full of atmosphere - a compelling story with a heroine I'll remember for a long time.” — FRANCES QUINN, author of The Smallest Man
“A story that shines a spotlight into the shadows of the 19th century, while also exploring very relevant themes of identity. So fantastic to read a novel that centers POC in the Victorian era. Loved it!” — SAARA EL-ARIFI, author of The Final Strife
“Gripping…Can't wait for everybody to meet Zillah.” — LAURE VAN RENSBURG, author of Nobody But Us
“An illuminating, page-turning tale of self-actualization. Loved it.” — KATE SAWYER, author of The Stranding
“A compelling, big-hearted story that whips the reader along. I loved seeing Victorian London through the eyes of its strong female protagonist.” — ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan
“Theatre of Marvels depicts Victorian London in rich, vivid detail that springs into life. Zillah, the beating heart of the novel, is both brave and compassionate. I was rooting for her from the first page to the last.” — ELIZABETH LEE, author of Cunning Women