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The Eighth Wonder

By: Tania Farrelly
Narrated by: Annabelle Stephenson, Leinad Walker
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 New York, 1897. The richest city in the world.


Beautiful, young and privileged, Rose Kingsbury Smith is expected to play by the strict rules of social etiquette, to forfeit all career aspirations and to marry a man of good means. But she has a quietly rebellious streak and is determined to make her own mark on Manhattan's growing skyline. When the theft of a precious heirloom plunges her family into financial ruin, Rose becomes her family's most tradeable asset. She finds herself fighting for her independence and championing the ideal of equality for women everywhere.


Enigmatic Ethan Salt's inglorious circus days are behind him. He lives a quiet life on Coney Island with his beloved elephant Daisy and is devoted to saving animals who've been brutalised by show business. As he struggles to raise funds for his menagerie, he fears he will never build the sanctuary of his dreams . until a chance encounter with a promising young architect changes his life forever.


Just when Rose is on the verge of seeing her persistence pay off, the ghosts of her past threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. In the face of heartbreaking prejudice and betrayal, she must learn to harness her greatest wonder within.


From Fifth Avenue mansions to Lower East Side tenements and the carnivals of Coney Island, The Eighth Wonder explores the brilliance and brutality of one of the world's most progressive eras and celebrates the visionaries who dare to rebel. Historical Historical Fiction Fiction Romance New York
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Loved how you are able to transport the reader into the everyday life and house hold of the late 1800s - loved every minute of it-/ I hear there is another book on the way? can’t wait for it….

Brilliant 1st up novel

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I really enjoyed this story. It was a beautiful tale weaved with history and intrigue. Would recommend.

Great listen

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I found I couldn’t stop listening to this book. It had it all.
Humour, such terrible sadness, romance and mystery.
Can’t Waite to read other books by this author.
The readers also really helped this story along.
Would definitely recommend

Great book

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What a ride! With a colourful cast of characters and an impeccable balance of historical detail and fast-paced plot, The Eighth Wonder is a rollicking adventure into the past.

Loved this story, and will be following the author for her next book!

This book is a wonder!

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With two readers the book came to life early. Easy listening, but I did not want to stop listening.

A different take on the reading.

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