Description: The Sleeping Beauties by Lucy Ashe An unputdownable tale of obsession, jealousy and heartache against the backdrop of WW2 FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description May 1945 and at long last, Rosamund Caradon is feeling optimistic. As she returns the last few evacuees to London from her Devonshire manor, she vows to protect dance-obsessed daughter Jasmine from further peril.But a chance meeting with a Sadlers Wells ballet dancer changes everything.When the beautiful, elusive Briar Woods bursts into Rosamunds train carriage, its clear her sights are set on the immediately captivated Jasmine. And Rosamund cannot shake the eerie feeling this accidental encounter is not what it seems.For Briar may be far away from the pointe shoes and greasepaint of the Sleeping Beauty ballet that is so much a part of her, but her performance for Rosamund might just be her most successful yet.This, Briar feels, is a show for a mother and daughter. A dance that could turn deadly... Author Biography After training at the Royal Ballet School for eight years, Lucy decided to change career plans and go to university, where she read English Literature before doing a PGCE teaching qualification, and she is now a teacher. Her poetry and short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and she was shortlisted for the 2020 Impress Prize for New Writers. Review This was such a well-written and gripping read and I was completely in awe of how Ashe kept me guessing with the storys twists. You will not be able to put it down! Stacey Thomas, author of The Revels A compelling novel with a twist that you wont see coming! It completely arrested my attention and I couldnt stop reading until Id devoured every single page. Awais Khan, author of No HonourRich with historical detail and high-stakes drama. Mesmerising. Alice Robb, author of Dont Think, DearAn enchanting mix of historical fiction, fairy tale, and above all, ballet novel. Ashes ballet background shines through as her dancers come to life... Well researched, but communicated with a light touch. Recommended for anyone who ever dreamed of becoming a dancer. Laura Shepperson, author of Sunday Times bestseller The HeroinesA wonderfully compelling, truly competent thriller... Rarely have I been so keen to uncover the truth. Simply excellent. Historical Novel SocietyLucy Ashe has done it again - a beautiful, intriguing historical novel... Rich and compelling... This is a novel to sink into and luxuriate in. Cailean Steed, author of HomeAs with her debut, Ashe confidently drags the reader into her suspenseful and unsettling tale, until youre right there, watching every move the dancers make... Ashe is surely establishing herself as the queen of historical ballet fiction. Lexie Elliott, author of How to Kill your Best FriendImpeccably researched and atmospherically written, The Sleeping Beauties features rich period detail on the Sadlers Wells Ballet and the real historical figures who shaped the company... Its the perfect read for fans of dance and historical fiction. Culturefly Phenomenal… The Sleeping Beauties is compelling and captivating, calling for its readers to remember the past whilst offering hope for new beginnings. Aspects of History Exquisite... A work of feminist fiction that is full of heart, but also unflinching in describing a world still full of obstacles as well as opportunities. Plays to SeeA complex tale of passion and rejection, obsession and coercion, and also of guilt and friendship...a story of such huge emotional depth, and so rich with a slice of history not often explored. Regardless of the genre label it merits, its a page-turner. Youll want to follow Briars story to the sometimes-bitter end. Mystery People Promotional An unputdownable tale of obsession, jealousy and heartache against the backdrop of WW2 Details ISBN0861548248 Author Lucy Ashe Pages 336 Publisher Oneworld Publications Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780861548248 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-02-15 Imprint Magpie Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9780861548262 Audience General UK Release Date 2024-02-15 ISBN-10 0861548248 AU Release Date 2024-06-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:167945469;
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