About the Book:
Virginia, 1890
Raised amid the fame and mystique of the Big Top, Charlie Lionheart holds the audience in the palm of his hand. But while his act captivates thousands, it’s away from the spotlight where his true heart lies. Here he humbly cares for his pride of lions as if they were his brothers, a skill of bravery and strength that has prepared him for his most challenging feat yet—freeing an orphaned infant from the dark bondage of a sideshow. A trade so costly, it requires his life in exchange for hers, leaving him tarnished by the price of that choice.
As the circus tents are raised on the outskirts of Roanoke, nurse Ella Beckley arrives to tend to this Gypsy girl. All under the watchful eye of a guardian who not only bears a striking resemblance to the child, but who protects the baby with a love that wraps around Ella’s own tragic past, awakening a hope that goodness may yet reign. When their forbidden friendship deepens, Charlie dares to ask for her heart, bringing her behind the curtain of his secret world to reveal the sacrifice that gave hope to one little girl—boldly showing Ella that while her tattered faith is deeply scarred, the only marks that need be permanent are his own.
My Review:
I loved listening to this audiobook. Ella and Charlie are perfect for each other. They both have had traumatic events that have taken place in their lives. Ella is an extremely giving young lady as she quits her job and follows her convictions to care for the infant, Holland, who is in Charlie's care. She doesn't care what others think of the circus performers and risks visiting each day to make sure Holland is progressing.
The sacrifices that Charlie makes on behalf of Holland and the strength he finds to endure hardships was admirable. His faith in the Lord and his determination to fulfill his contract to an evil greedy woman in order to secure his loved ones' futures made me love this book and want to read it again.
I enjoyed the narration of both a woman playing Ella's part, and Charlie being cast by a man. They both did an excellent job!
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