Gary Jennings, author of Aztec and Aztec Autumn, presents us with his most exciting novel to date. This exotic, erotic tour of the post-Civil War South swells witth the most colorful characters you have ever met - gorgeous daredevil acrobats, sensuous artistes, fabulous pistol shots, terrifying animal acts, conniving impresarios - all set against the background of a nation in chaos. The hell-bent escapades of a flamboyant troupe trying to make its way back to Europe - and the wild adventures, dazzling desires, and hairs-breadth escapes it has along the way - will remain with you long after you put the book down.