Overview

When the first privately owned Soviet circus arrived in 1990 America as the Soviet Empire unraveled, its elite performers expected to build cultural bridges. Instead, this prestigious troupe faced a perilous journey through Cold War America. Circus director Yuri had to navigate treacherous waters where American mobsters, Soviet agents, and political forces circled like predators. Young aerialist Anton dreamed of becoming a clown against his family's wishes, while forbidden romances and unexpected connections bloomed between Soviet performers and Americans who saw past the ideological divide. As high-stakes conspiracies threatened to tear the circus family apart, they had to choose between the authoritarian chains of home and the uncertain promise of freedom. As the Ringmaster reminds us, ""The best Soviet stories are like vodka-they burn with suffering, intoxicate with conflict, keep you stewing in reflection, and yearning for your heart's desire."" This genre-bending tale explores whether human connection can transcend ideology-and whether storytelling can bridge the divides that separate us. Based on true events the author learned in 1991, when the circus's American road manager became a client at his Atlanta entertainment law firm. For readers who love: Historical fiction, romantic adventure, and Cold War intrigue. Features 45+ embedded YouTube links to period music and historical footage-an immersive multimedia reading experience that brings Cold War America and the crumbling USSR to life.

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""The underlying humor brings the members of the circus troupe alive and the reader becomes part of the story."" -Keith Masnick ""Lovette's vivid, descriptive writing guides us through a wealth of characters on both sides, American and Russian... What could go wrong?"" -Len Lipton ""If you're looking for a fun and compelling read, you should definitely check Circus Bim Bom out. It's engaging and something different that keeps you wanting more."" -Lisa Warfield ""Historically interesting, funny at times, with lots of zany characters... After finishing one chapter, I was eager to continue to the next to see how the adventure unfolds."" -Gary Russell

Author Information

Cliff Lovette practiced entertainment law for over 40 years, serving as Senior Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs at LaFace Records and representing multi-platinum artists including Usher and Lisa ""Left Eye"" Lopes. In 1991, the American road manager of a privately owned Soviet circus became his client-and that extraordinary true story stayed with him for three decades before becoming Circus Bim Bom. A graduate of Tufts University and Emory Law School, Cliff lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia. This is his debut novel.

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