The aerialists
Munnik, Katie2022
Book
Paris, 1891. Laura is living on the streets, far from the American Prairies where she was born. When rescued by the entrancing aerialists, Ena and Auguste Gaudron, she soon finds herself ensconced in the family hot air balloon business, and offered the chance to learn how to fly. Cardiff, 1896. The Gaudrons accept an invitation to be part of the Cardiff Fine Art, Industrial and Maritime Exhibition, presenting a daring show of balloon ascents and parachute descents. Then late one night, a young girl, Grace, knocks on the Gaudrons' door. She is desperate to fly, whatever the cost. As Grace's dreams begin to take wing, can Laura be the one to keep her grounded? Or will both girls risk it all for one dazzling moment of flight?
Main title:
The aerialists / Katie Munnik.
Author:
Munnik, Katie, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : The Borough Press, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2022.©2022
Collation:
372 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780008473204 (paperback)
Dewey class:
C813.6
Language:
English
Subject:
Albertina, Mademoiselle, 1881-1896 -- FictionHomeless women -- France -- FictionExhibitions -- Wales -- Cardiff -- FictionAerialists -- FictionFlight -- FictionHot air balloons -- FictionCardiff (Wales) -- History -- 19th century -- FictionParis (France -- History -- 19th century -- FictionHistorical fictionBiographical fiction
BRN:
406673