Set during the Great Depression, Water for Elephants tells the unforgettable story of Jacob Jankowski, a young veterinary student who loses everything and jumps aboard a second-rate traveling circus. There he meets Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the circus's charismatic but dangerously unstable animal trainer, and Rosie, an untrainable elephant who becomes the key to their future.
Sara Gruen crafts a lush, atmospheric tale of love, loyalty, and survival under the big top. Rich with historical detail and populated by unforgettable characters both human and animal, this novel transports you to a bygone era of sawdust, sequins, and secrets.
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