The Show Woman is the unforgettable first novel from journalist Emma Cowing, a heart-warming and heart-breaking historical drama of four circus women defying the odds, for fans of The Whalebone Theatre and The Greatest Showman.
Set in the dazzling and dangerous world of the circus, this is a breathtakingly rich, immersive and original work of historical fiction, centred squarely on the lives of ordinary women living in extraordinary circumstances.
Combining brilliant period detail with unforgettable characters and show-stopping drama, THE PLEASURE PALACE is Downton Abbey meets Saltburn and perfect for readers who love novels by Sarah Waters and Jessie Burton.