''The Catch Trap'' is a novel by

Marion Zimmer Bradley Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley (June 3, 1930 – September 25, 1999) was an American author of fantasy, historical fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy novels, and is best known for the Arthurian fiction novel ''The Mists of Avalon'' an ...

, published in 1979. Set in the circus world of the 1940s and 1950s, it tells the story of two

trapeze A trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a ceiling support. It is an aerial apparatus commonly found in circus performances. Trapeze acts may be static, spinning (rigged from a single point), swinging or flying, an ...

artists, Mario Santelli and Tommy Zane, and the professional relationship they develop which ultimately leads to love. This rich tale encompasses the exhilarating highs of soaring under the Big Top down to the lows of having to hide their secret relationship from their extended colourful circus family due to the conservative times they live in. What does remain steadfast is their devotion and passion to both their craft and each other.

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1979 American novels Novels set in the 20th century Novels set in circuses Random House books Novels by Marion Zimmer Bradley {{US-novel-stub