Orphaned and penniless at the height of the Depression, Jacob Jankowski escapes everything he knows by jumping on a passing train--and inadvertently runs away with the circus. Thrown into the chaos of a second-rate traveling show, Jacob is adrift in a world of freaks, swindlers and misfits.
Jacob uses his veterinary skills in the circus menagerie and becomes a savior for the animals he so loves, including a baffling elephant named Rosie. He also comes to know Marlena, the enchanting star of the equestrian act--and wife of August, a charismatic but cruel animal trainer. Caught between his love for Marlena and his need for belonging, Jacob is freed only by a murderous secret that will bring the big top down.
Water for Elephants is a dark and beautiful portrait of a crumbling circus.
Yes, another historical fiction novel. I can't get enough!! Haha. Even if you aren't a fan of historical fiction, this book will totally draw you in. It was hard to put down once I started it.
Totally recommend this book.
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