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Published: 9th December 2023
The Ballroom Girls: Christmas Dreams
By (Author) Jenny Holmes
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Penguin (Transworld)
9th December 2023
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Saga fiction (family / generational sagas)
Historical fiction
823.92
Paperback
352
Width 127mm, Height 198mm, Spine 21mm
241g
The second novel in a brand-new WWII saga series from Jenny Holmes about the ballroom dancing scene in wartime Blackpool. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. As war rages on, can they keep dancing November 1942, Blackpool Even during wartime, the glitz and glamour of the ballroom shines through at Christmas and Blackpool is determined to celebrate against all odds. After all, the show must go on... Pearl should be enjoying newlywed bliss, but her beloved Bernie has been called up for duty. Will dancing at the Tower Ballroom distract her from missing her sweetheart or throw temptation in her way When Joy receives unexpected news of a family inheritance in Scotland, she's torn between fulfilling her parents' final wishes and staying in Blackpool to dance with the man she loves. Sylvia is determined to succeed no matter the cost. After ditching her loyal dance partner, Sylvia has alienated those closest to her - including Pearl and Joy. As the thrill of success wanes, Sylvia realises her mistake - but is it too late With everything changing, can our Ballroom Girls encourage each other to fulfil their dreams and make this a Christmas to remember
Full of drama, romance and the thrill of dancing, this [is a] heartwarming and uplifting story * Lancashire Post on THE BALLROOM GIRLS *
Jenny Holmes lives in a beautiful part of Yorkshire and sets her sagas in the industrial heartland nearby. She enjoys horse riding, gardening and walking her dog in the dales. She also writes children's books as Jenny Oldfield. Find her on Facebook at Facebook.com/JennyHolmesAuthor