The Troupe

Name: The Troupe
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (386 reviews)
Author: Robert Jackson Bennett

by Robert Jackson Bennett

Historical Fiction Fantasy

4.2 (386)

4.2 stars from 386 reviews

464 pages~7.7 hr readPublished by Little, Brown Book Group LimitedPublished 1960-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical settings with magical twists and aren't bothered by plot complexity that rewards close reading.
You enjoy ensemble casts with layered, morally ambiguous characters rather than straightforward heroes.
You appreciate slow-burn mysteries where the rules of the world are revealed gradually alongside the protagonist's discoveries.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward plots where the stakes and mechanics are explained upfront.
You want fast pacing and action over atmospheric worldbuilding and philosophical questions.
You expect a romance subplot or emotional core to anchor the story.

About this book

Sixteen-year-old pianist George Carole joins a vaudeville troupe to find the man he believes to be his father, the renowned performer Heironomo Silenus. Vaudeville is a world of showmanship, clashing cultures, and deception, but George soon discovers that Silenus's troupe is unusual even by those standards. Wherever the troupe performs, the nature of the world itself appears to change. George learns that the troupe harbors an ancient and dangerous secret that has made them powerful enemies. Rather than simply touring, the troupe is fleeing for their lives—and once George joins them, he becomes part of their escape.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 87% off peak. Price has dropped 26 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 90 days. Typically stays discounted for 23 days.

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Currently #9,829 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 38% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.2★ from 386 reviews

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