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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Water for Elephants
Book • 2006
The novel tells the story of Jacob Jankowski, who joins the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth after his parents' death leaves him penniless.
Jacob becomes the circus veterinarian and develops a complex relationship with August Rosenthul, the equestrian director, and his wife Marlena.
The story revolves around Jacob's love for Marlena, the brutal treatment of animals by August, and the struggles of the circus workers during the Great Depression.
The novel combines elements of history, romance, and murder mystery, reflecting the harsh realities and emotional depth of the characters' lives.
Jacob becomes the circus veterinarian and develops a complex relationship with August Rosenthul, the equestrian director, and his wife Marlena.
The story revolves around Jacob's love for Marlena, the brutal treatment of animals by August, and the struggles of the circus workers during the Great Depression.
The novel combines elements of history, romance, and murder mystery, reflecting the harsh realities and emotional depth of the characters' lives.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Georgia Hardstark in relation to the setting of the 1918 Hammond Circus train wreck story.
452 - Morals & Morale
