Spangle 1 2 Center Ring Roadshow Gary Jennings PB Books (2) Lot VTG historical
Spangle Series by Gary Jennings PB Books (2) Lot #1 Center Ring #2 Roadshow Condition: VTG preowned, good. cover wear. spines are tight.Spangle is a historical novel written by Gary Jennings. It follows a circus troupe known as Florian's Flourishing Florilegium of Wonders from the Confederate surrender at Appomattox to Europe, ending in France during the Franco-Prussian War. The series chronicles the rise of the troupe from a small mud show with few acts to the glittering toast of Paris, while delving into the evolving personal lives of its performers. The book is also an examination of the social structures of both post-Civil War America and Europe during a period in which the ancient system of monarchy was toppling.