Will Zillah be forced to confront the price of her own performance? And in risking everything can she also save herself? The really enjoyed the Victorian London setting which was spectacularly atmospheric and unapologetically gritty, there’s absolutely no sugar coating the life experiences and prejudices faced by the working classes (particularly women and people of colour) and though I was absolutely immersed in Zillah’s day to day life, I was also brought to tears by the events she has to witness—she may be fictional but Zillah is a far stronger woman than me, I can guarantee that I couldn’t handle even half of what she has to experience. Richly evocative and glittering with atmosphere, this tale of ambition and identity had me gripped from start to finish' STACEY HALLS, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Familiars Severin, Steven, StevenSeverin.com, Jan 29, 2001. Accessed via The Internet Archive, 9 November 2008

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The sheer level of historical accuracy was also really phenomenal and definitely sheds a light on a huge part of British history; involving marginalised groups that society as a whole has all but forgotten (such as The Sierra Leone Resettlement Scheme) which was incredibly eye opening. The trio's second performance (and technically their first CD release) was The Birth Caul (A Shamanism of Childhood), a spoken word piece by Moore with music by David J and Tim Perkins. The performance took place at the Old County Court in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on 18 November 1995, and was released on 5 March 1996 by Charrm (CHARRMCD22). [2] The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels is a group of occultists and performers including writer and magician Alan Moore, Bauhaus member David J, and musician Tim Perkins, who perform occult "workings" consisting of prose poetry set to music. Several of these "workings" have been released onto CD. It was also the name of the group's first performance piece which was released as a spoken word CD in 1996.

I absolutely adored reading Theatre Of Marvels... The story was fun and pacey and the writing rich and accessible. In short, I can't wait to see what Dillsworth writes next.' Bad Form Lianne Dillsworth has MAs in Creative Writing and Victorian Studies and won a place on the London Library Emerging Writers Programme. History Makers: Female Writers Dominate the 2023 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award Shortlist I enjoyed this, it's not an easy read at times, due to the cruelty that these people had to endure but still a good story none the less.

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Theatre of Marvels is a compelling, big-hearted story that whips the reader along, and I loved seeing Victorian London through the eyes of its strong female protagonist' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan This book – written by Alan Moore with Steve Moore (Moore's mentor; no relation) – was due out from Top Shelf Productions in 2013, and will be released in 2023. [10] The book intends to be "a clear and practical grimoire of the occult sciences," containing "profusely illustrated instructional essays upon the Moon & Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels sect's theories of magic" from c. 150AD to the present. [11] See also [ edit ] Exploitation and empowerment, race and class are all explored in this gripping historical novel. Dillsworth is a class act' Woman & HomeRecommended Reads about Race, Racism, and Demarginalizing History - Necessary Non-fiction You Should Read for Life-changing Insights and Impact While Dillsworth does a decent job of evoking Victorian London and her pacing isn't terrible, readers will see the plot twists, such as they are, coming a mile (kilometre?) away. Dillsworth shows some promise, but this novel never manages to rise above the level of unremarkable. A deliciously immersive tale, Theatre of Marvels whisks you on an unforgettable journey across Victorian London in this bold exploration of gothic spectacle.