The aerialists
Munnik, Katie2023
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Paris, 1891. Laura is living on the streets, far from the American Prairies where she was born. When aerialists Ena and August Gaudron, believing Laura to be English, decide to rescue her, 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 show of balloon ascents and parachute descents. Late one night, a young girl, Grace Parry, knocks on the 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
Imprint:
London : The Borough Press, 2023.
Collation:
372 pages : illustration (black and white) ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9780008473235 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
3242783