Books with author Victoria Connelly

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explores the passionate marriage of Harry Houdini and his wife, Bess-a love story that defied death itself. Before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife, Bess, from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them. But when a widowed Bess begins seeing this code in seemingly impossible places, it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey. Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pair's extraordinary romance, which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island, to the palaces of Budapest, to the back lots of Hollywood. When the mystery finally leads Bess to the doorstep of a mysterious young photographer, she realizes that her husband's magic may have been more than just illusion.

The Audacious Auditions of Jimmy Catesby is the second children's novel by bestselling author, Victoria Connelly. * * * * * 12-year old Jimmy Catesby is a terrible football player. His French is appalling, his geography is worse, and he can’t see the point of decimals. But there’s one thing Jimmy is good at – acting. And, when he meets Miss Mary Snow, retired star of stage and screen, he knows he has to follow his dreams and become an actor. Unfortunately, this gets him into a lot of trouble – with his teachers, his mum, and the school bullies. Follow Jimmy's adventure as he battles with auditions, detentions, stage fright and opening nights, and discover if he’s got what it takes to succeed.