Anastasia Blackwell
ASIN: B077LLJ1XN
Publisher: Creative Revolution Media
Pages: 302
It is a fateful night. A blue moon commands the sky, and the townspeople of Tressaria throng to Mr. Beedro’s Carnival, staged in an ancient fortress overlooking a vibrant seaport. But, not everyone is free to join the revelry. Darné Veskka, displayed as 'The Human Beast' in freak show, 'The Chamber of Curiosities', stands at the bars of his cage consumed by loneliness. In the late hours, aerialist Clare Dupree breaks inside - armed with razor and obsession. Her quest is to shave off his beard to see his face. The giant who has never felt a woman’s touch, threatens her life - but ultimately succumbs. Darné’s dramatic transformation inflames superstitions and elevates his status. But, celebrity brings new challenges. He becomes an object of worship, sexual desire, and censorship. As Mr. Beedro prepares for the grand spectacle that will insure his immortality, a cadre of seductive schemers ...