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An immortal African tightrope walker in alternate 1880s London joins a deadly freaks’ tournament to uncover her past.
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An African tightrope walker who can’t die gets embroiled in a secret society’s deadly gladiatorial tournament in this “bloodily spectacular” (Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights ) historical fantasy set in an alternate 1880s London, perfect for fans of The Last Magician and The Gilded Wolves . As an African tightrope dancer in Victorian London, Iris is used to being strange. She is certainly an unusual sight for leering British audiences always eager for the s...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Reverse-harem romance and attraction; sex-work mentions; mild harassment
Violence & gore
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Bloody gladiatorial fights; murder, gun violence, fire, detailed injuries
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Immortality and fantastical abilities central to the tournament premise
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Colonial racism and racial abuse in Victorian London are central themes
Self-harm / suicide
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Includes a suicide attempt
Abuse & suffering
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Slavery, trafficking, racism, and racial abuse; sexual harassment
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