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In the quiet fields of 1890s rural America, ten-year-old Marta Lundeen dreams of a life beyond the fences of her family's struggling farm. But when tragedy strikes and her world unravels, Marta is thrust into the unforgiving arms of the unknown. With little more than grit and imagination, she finds herself drawn into the colorful — and dangerous — world of a traveling circus.
There, under the glittering lights of the big top and behind the roar of caged beasts, Marta begins a transformation. From a grieving girl to a lion tamer cloaked in velvet and myth, she walks a tightrope between survival and self-discovery. But in a world built on illusion, trust is a rare currency — and when a tiger escapes, Marta must decide what kind of woman she will become.
Never Trust a Tiger is a haunting, lyrical coming-of-age story about girlhood, ambition, and the wild spaces between safety and freedom. Rich with atmosphere and driven by unforgettable characters, Char Valdez weaves a tale of resilience, mystery, and the hidden power of young women who refuse to be tamed.
In the quiet fields of 1890s rural America, ten-year-old Marta Lundeen dreams of a life beyond the fences of her family's struggling farm. But when tragedy strikes and her world unravels, Marta is thrust into the unforgiving arms of the unknown. With little more than grit and imagination, she finds herself drawn into the colorful — and dangerous — world of a traveling circus.
There, under the glittering lights of the big top and behind the roar of caged beasts, Marta begins a transformation. From a grieving girl to a lion tamer cloaked in velvet and myth, she walks a tightrope between survival and self-discovery. But in a world built on illusion, trust is a rare currency — and when a tiger escapes, Marta must decide what kind of woman she will become.
Never Trust a Tiger is a haunting, lyrical coming-of-age story about girlhood, ambition, and the wild spaces between safety and freedom. Rich with atmosphere and driven by unforgettable characters, Char Valdez weaves a tale of resilience, mystery, and the hidden power of young women who refuse to be tamed.