AustLit

'Cirkulatti: a person descended from ancient Greek circus performers, who was believed to have the power to control minds and bend others to their will...

Tallulah has always known she′s different. She can predict the future, a secret she shares with her nanny, Irena, a former European circus star. Irena warns Tallulah that gifts like hers are not always welcome; they should not be broadcast to the world, nor used unwisely. When Tallulah begins training at the prestigious Cirque d′Avenir school, it′s clear after a few days that the school is not all that it seems...

As Tallulah gets drawn deeper into a world of dark, ancient powers and centuries-old greed, she must call on the skills taught to her by Irena - and on the protection of the mysterious cuff her nanny gave her. But what is the secret behind the power it holds? Why are men willing to die to possess it? Suddenly the girl who thought her path was predestined is completely lost...' (Publisher's blurb)