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Finvarra's Circus

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Parts 34
Time 10h 39m

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Born with a damaged heart, Leanna Weston has lived a sheltered life with little chance at adventure.  When she hears that Finvarra's Circus is coming to her small town, she sneaks off to witness the magic first hand,  sure that this is her only chance at experiencing true magic-even if the frightening rumors about the heartless Ringmaster, Finvarra, are true. 

Caught by Finvarra, Leanna is given one chance at survival: she must join the circus. As slowly she becomes part of the strange family, Leanna learns that there is more than magic to this circus, but an ancient curse that has tied Finvarra's life to its rings. If the circus fails, he dies.

Leanna vows to save the circus, but when a ruthless enemy emerges, set on destroying it and Finvarra, will Leanna be able to save them both, or will her broken heart fail her just when she needs it most?

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