Inheritance — Lisa Forrest

Will an ancient gift determine the future of a young, aspiring circus performer in this magically captivating fantasy novel

Cirkulatti: a person descended from circus performers of the ancient world, rumoured to have supernatural gifts ...

Tallulah has always known she was different. She can communicate without speaking, a secret she shares only with her childhood nanny, Irena, who warns Tallulah that gifts like hers are not always welcome.

When Tallulah begins training at the prestigious Cirque d'Avenir school, it soon becomes clear the troupe is not all that it seems. As Tallulah is drawn deeper Jinto a world of dark, ancient powers and centuries-old greed, she must call on the skills Irena taught her -- and on the protection of the mysterious cuff Irena gave her for safekeeping.

But what is the secret of the power the cuff holds? And why are men willing to die to possess it? Tallulah always knew her gift was dangerous ... But will it stop her from accepting her true inheritance?