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The Lady and the Lionheart

By: Joanne Bischof
Narrated by: Gail Shalan, Joel Clarkson
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Summary

From self-published author phenomenon Joanne Bischof comes this thrilling romance novel of tragedy healed by love.

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. It is a trade so costly that 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. It is 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.

©2017 Joanne Bischof (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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I cant even describe how Amazing this book is. The circus has always fascinated me, and the way Charlie and his little family have made it their home is beautiful. The realities of circus life aren't ignored, and the cruelties Ella & Charlie have endured are not undermined. Yet they learn to grow through what they've gone through, and that we are all worthy of love...and God's grace.

There isn't a moment in this story that I would change, the plot is so unique and the confessions so raw and real.

All I can say is read it, read it now!

Thank you Audible, Joanne Bischof, Gail Shaman, Joel Clarcson & Blackstone Inc for this Spectacular Showstopper😍🎪

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Boring

Started out interestingly, honestly I made my own assupmtions which would have made the stry better, but alas, it was quite plain about a love story between a trainee nurse and a circus performer. I did like the nurses story, that was proving interesting about her role in a doctors hospital where he preferred patients who paid, as this eas indicative of the time period where the poor could not get healthcare as they couldnt afford it. The intrigue about the male character, was good but then it just flopped. I honestly couldnt finish reading it. Didn't hold my interest.

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