The wonderful adventures of a family theatre-troupe, touring Victorian England by train – a high-octane, high-drama romp, with a colourful company of characters.
Dark and deadly deeds, piratical plots, lost heiresses and poor little orphans – Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Victorian theatre in a fabulous new novel for middle-grade readers. To avoid financial ruin, the Bottle family’s theatre-troupe has left London behind, travelling to the north of England by train. With new audiences to play to, and less competition, they hope to make enough money to pay off their debts back home. But will their plans be foiled by the odious Olio Sleevery? It’s time for young actors Rosie and Charlie to save the day, and, with the help of their new friend Edie Boiler, ensure the thunderous success of the company's first performance. A wonderful gallery of eccentric characters and an exuberant plot with a twist at the end ... this is storytelling at its theatrical best!
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Delightful with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause. Sunday Times, Childrens Book of the WeekStorytelling at its best a classic in the making. The ScotsmanTo avoid financial ruin, the Pringle familys theatre-troupe has left London behind, travelling to the north of England by train. With new audiences to play to, and less competition, they hope to make enough money to pay off their debts back home. But will their plans be foiled by the odious Olio Sleevery? Its time for young actors Rosie and Charlie to save the day and, with the help of their new friend Edie Boiler, ensure the thunderous success of the companys first performance. A wonderful gallery of eccentric characters and an exuberant plot with a twist at the end . this is storytelling at its theatrical best!French is a writer of tremendous charm Children of nine and upwards will want to jump aboard. The Literary ReviewVivian French is a sublime storyteller. Sunday Telegraph Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781406376319
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