Mr. Cannelloni's Circus
Mr. Cannelloni’s circus has been operating for generations—ever since his great-grandfather started it one hundred years ago. But with ticket sales dropping and the circus equipment falling into disrepair, the future of Cannelloni’s Circus looks bleak, especially when a strict special inspector arrives to look things over. Luckily Mr. Cannelloni’s wife, Rosita—once a daring tightrope walker—has some new bold stunts in mind. With the help of a snake woman, a strongman, daredevil horsemen, and other circus performers, Rosita launches “Operation Hannibal.” Will her risky rescue plan be enough to save Mr. Cannelloni’s Circus?
Mr. Cannelloni’s circus has been operating for generations—ever since his great-grandfather started it one hundred years ago. But with ticket sales dropping and the circus equipment falling into disrepair, the future of Cannelloni’s Circus looks bleak, especially when a strict special inspector arrives to look things over.
Luckily Mr. Cannelloni’s wife, Rosita—once a daring tightrope walker—has some new bold stunts in mind. With the help of a snake woman, a strongman, daredevil horsemen, and other circus performers, Rosita launches “Operation Hannibal.” Will her risky rescue plan be enough to save Mr. Cannelloni’s Circus?
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Under the Spell of Cleopatra<br />
Rosita opened the door to Cleopatra’s wagon. As she sat<br />
down on the sofa inside, its springs creaked under her.<br />
Luxor watched from an armrest as the snake woman looked<br />
at the shattered picture frame in Rosita’s hands.<br />
“There was a lucky accident,” Rosita said mysteriously. “Your<br />
photo saved us from at least one serious warning by <strong>Mr</strong>.<br />
Knapp in his inspection!”<br />
Cleopatra didn’t quite understand what this was all about,<br />
but she promised to show up at the cafe set up next to<br />
Andrei’s kitchen for her “interview” with the inspector. She<br />
carefully brushed her long hair and rolled it up nicely at the<br />
back of her neck. After just a touch of an Egyptian scented<br />
cream on her wrists, she was ready to meet him.<br />
The scent of the cream made Luxor sneeze, and he turned his<br />
head away with distaste. He seemed to hesitate for a moment,<br />
but eventually decided to tag along with his mistress.<br />
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