The Dancer's Promise: Absolutely unputdownable and heartbreaking historical fiction of sisters, secrets and forbidden love
Jan 2024 · Embla Books
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'Oh my gosh! What a beautifully written story!... I totally loved it... I literally could not stop reading... This is a must if you like historical fiction!!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A beautifully written and evocative story of love and loss, of family and redemption, that swept me away' Rachel Burton, author of The Last Party at Silverton Hall
Two sisters. One promise. But will their bond survive the test of time?
1936. After their father loses their family fortune, and their mother locks herself away, sisters Grace and Clementine are left to raise themselves in a grand London house that is slowly falling apart. Each of them is determined to one day restore their money and the family name and makes a promise to do just that.
Clementine dreams of being a celebrated ballerina who will tour the world. She is adamant she won't put her fate into a man's hands but take charge of it herself instead.
While Grace sees security in a good marriage. Their new eligible American neighbour - with wealth, charm, and looks - seems like the perfect match.
But when Clementine falls unexpectedly in love, it throws both sisters' lives into turmoil, and forces each of them to ask if they are prepared to break their promise for a chance at true love...
A beautifully imagined historical novel about the bond between sisters and a changing world. Perfect for fans of Tracy Rees, Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.
Readers love The Dancer's Promise:
'Brilliant... I loved the characters Grace and Clementine a true story of sisterly love and support in such difficult times... Truly memorable read... touching and inspiring' Reader review, 5 stars
'What a treat!... I found the time sped by and I was lost in another time and place' Reader review, 5 stars
'Incredible ... The best book I've read all year, can't recommend it enough for anyone into historical fiction and romance' Reader review, 5 stars
'...an emotional, heart-wrenching and enthralling historical novel that is wonderfully romantic, immensely readable and so captivating it is a genuine struggle to put down... A superb page-turner guaranteed to get under every reader's skin' Reader review
'I absolutely adored this book! The swooniest setting, completely loveable characters and a plot abound with twists and turns (and pirouettes!)' Reader review, 5 stars
'Heartbreak, sacrifice, ambition and romance - what more could a reader ask for in a book?' Reader review
'A beautifully written and evocative story of love and loss, of family and redemption, that swept me away' Rachel Burton, author of The Last Party at Silverton Hall
Two sisters. One promise. But will their bond survive the test of time?
1936. After their father loses their family fortune, and their mother locks herself away, sisters Grace and Clementine are left to raise themselves in a grand London house that is slowly falling apart. Each of them is determined to one day restore their money and the family name and makes a promise to do just that.
Clementine dreams of being a celebrated ballerina who will tour the world. She is adamant she won't put her fate into a man's hands but take charge of it herself instead.
While Grace sees security in a good marriage. Their new eligible American neighbour - with wealth, charm, and looks - seems like the perfect match.
But when Clementine falls unexpectedly in love, it throws both sisters' lives into turmoil, and forces each of them to ask if they are prepared to break their promise for a chance at true love...
A beautifully imagined historical novel about the bond between sisters and a changing world. Perfect for fans of Tracy Rees, Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.
Readers love The Dancer's Promise:
'Brilliant... I loved the characters Grace and Clementine a true story of sisterly love and support in such difficult times... Truly memorable read... touching and inspiring' Reader review, 5 stars
'What a treat!... I found the time sped by and I was lost in another time and place' Reader review, 5 stars
'Incredible ... The best book I've read all year, can't recommend it enough for anyone into historical fiction and romance' Reader review, 5 stars
'...an emotional, heart-wrenching and enthralling historical novel that is wonderfully romantic, immensely readable and so captivating it is a genuine struggle to put down... A superb page-turner guaranteed to get under every reader's skin' Reader review
'I absolutely adored this book! The swooniest setting, completely loveable characters and a plot abound with twists and turns (and pirouettes!)' Reader review, 5 stars
'Heartbreak, sacrifice, ambition and romance - what more could a reader ask for in a book?' Reader review
About the author
Olivia Horrox studied English Literature and Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, and wrote her dissertation on post-WW1 societal changes in The Great Gatsby which has inspired her own writing. Olivia now works as a Senior
Marketing & PR Manager at Simon & Schuster Children's Books. She lives in West London with her husband and a very cantankerous cat called Coco.
Marketing & PR Manager at Simon & Schuster Children's Books. She lives in West London with her husband and a very cantankerous cat called Coco.
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