The Two Ringmasters — Liz Long

**The Two Ringmasters is a Donovan Circus short story and prequel. Readers will follow a few days in the life of ringmaster Sheffield Donovan, years before Lucy Sullivan shows up on his doorstep. Donovan Circus fans will spot a few easter eggs, as well as learn about his travels to the Kipling Carnival, where he helps train the new ringmaster taking over. The only problem is, the new ringmaster doesn't want the position thanks to a secret he's hiding…**

When tragedy puts circus owner Sheffield Donovan on the road, he pays a visit to the struggling Kipling Carnival and their mysterious new ringmaster. Sheffield means to be of help, but as tensions rise between the two ringmasters and anxious troupe members, he realizes he may have put himself in a precarious situation. Sheffield has plenty of his own dark secrets, but so does everyone else â€" and if Sheffield Donovan isn't careful, he might not make it back home to his own circus.