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Discover the enchanting world of 'The Ballerinas', a gripping novel that unravels the intricate bonds of female friendship set against the backdrop of the glamorous yet cutthroat ballet scene. This 2023 publication from St. Martin's Press invites you into the life of Delphine Léger, a once-celebrated soloist at the Paris Opera Ballet, who abandoned her illustrious career for a new journey in St. Petersburg. After thirteen years away, Delphine returns to the legendary Palais Garnier Opera House, eager to reclaim her passion—only to find that the past is filled with unresolved secrets. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories about ambition, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of perfection, 'The Ballerinas' dives deep into the psyche of its characters, exploring themes of artistic expression and unspoken rage. As Delphine reconnects with her best friends, Lindsay and Margaux, old wounds resurface, leading to an unexpected twist that will leave readers breathless. The narrative seamlessly weaves together past and present, making it a captivating read for anyone drawn to women's fiction or ballet enthusiasts. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781250810113, Condition: BRAND NEW.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250810113
Year: 2023
Publisher: St Martins Press
Description:
Thirteen years ago, Delphine Léger abandoned her prestigious soloist spot at the Paris Opera Ballet for a new life in St. Petersburg––taking with her a secret that could upend the lives of her best friends, fellow dancers Lindsay and Margaux. Now thirty-six years old, Delphine has returned to her former home and to the legendary Palais Garnier Opera House, to choreograph the ballet that will kickstart the next phase of her career––and, she hopes, finally make things right with her former friends. But Delphine quickly discovers that things have changed while she's been away...and some secrets can't stay buried forever.
Moving between the trio's adolescent years and the present day, The Ballerinas explores the complexities of female friendship, the dark drive towards physical perfection in the name of artistic expression, the double-edged sword of ambition and passion, and the sublimated rage that so many women hold inside––all culminating in a twist you won't see coming, with a magnetic cast of characters you won't soon forget.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250810113
Year: 2023
Publisher: St Martins Press
Description:
Thirteen years ago, Delphine Léger abandoned her prestigious soloist spot at the Paris Opera Ballet for a new life in St. Petersburg––taking with her a secret that could upend the lives of her best friends, fellow dancers Lindsay and Margaux. Now thirty-six years old, Delphine has returned to her former home and to the legendary Palais Garnier Opera House, to choreograph the ballet that will kickstart the next phase of her career––and, she hopes, finally make things right with her former friends. But Delphine quickly discovers that things have changed while she's been away...and some secrets can't stay buried forever.
Moving between the trio's adolescent years and the present day, The Ballerinas explores the complexities of female friendship, the dark drive towards physical perfection in the name of artistic expression, the double-edged sword of ambition and passion, and the sublimated rage that so many women hold inside––all culminating in a twist you won't see coming, with a magnetic cast of characters you won't soon forget.