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2024 RNA: Romantic Thriller Award
'I actually teared up, reading about the sacrifices those brave people were willing to make in order to save innocent lives. This is a must-read for any historical fiction lover!' NetGalley review, 5 stars
One brave woman will risk her life to save innocent Jewish children in occupied Paris.
Paris, 1942. During the dark days of Nazi occupation, Adele Basset continues to teach in her dance studio, providing a beacon of light and hope amongst so much terror and suffering.
When the Germans demand the names of her Jewish students, Adele realises they are in terrible danger. Only she can save them.
Hiding her Jewish pupils in the school attic, Adele puts her life on the line to keep them safe.
As the war rages, keeping her secret becomes more and more dangerous. Adele starts to question who she can trust and just how far she will need to go to protect the innocent children in her care.
She must find a way for them to escape, if they have a chance of making it out of Paris alive...
An absolutely heart-breaking and unforgettable novel about the strength of the human spirit and the courage of ordinary people in the darkest days of war. Fans of The Lost Girls of Paris, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Rose Code will be hooked from the very first page.
Readers are gripped by The Dance Teacher of Paris:
'Heart-wrenching and emotive read that is also full of hope... I couldn't put it down' NetGalley review, 5 stars
'Beautiful dual timeline book... a captivating story that will take you on an emotional journey... I simply couldn't put it down' NetGalley review, 5 star
'The best book I have read all year... I couldn't put it down' NetGalley review, 5 stars
'Grabs the heart... I recommend this for anyone who likes historical fiction' NetGalley review, 5 stars
Genre: Historical Romance
One brave woman will risk her life to save innocent Jewish children in occupied Paris.
Paris, 1942. During the dark days of Nazi occupation, Adele Basset continues to teach in her dance studio, providing a beacon of light and hope amongst so much terror and suffering.
When the Germans demand the names of her Jewish students, Adele realises they are in terrible danger. Only she can save them.
Hiding her Jewish pupils in the school attic, Adele puts her life on the line to keep them safe.
As the war rages, keeping her secret becomes more and more dangerous. Adele starts to question who she can trust and just how far she will need to go to protect the innocent children in her care.
She must find a way for them to escape, if they have a chance of making it out of Paris alive...
An absolutely heart-breaking and unforgettable novel about the strength of the human spirit and the courage of ordinary people in the darkest days of war. Fans of The Lost Girls of Paris, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Rose Code will be hooked from the very first page.
Readers are gripped by The Dance Teacher of Paris:
'Heart-wrenching and emotive read that is also full of hope... I couldn't put it down' NetGalley review, 5 stars
'Beautiful dual timeline book... a captivating story that will take you on an emotional journey... I simply couldn't put it down' NetGalley review, 5 star
'The best book I have read all year... I couldn't put it down' NetGalley review, 5 stars
'Grabs the heart... I recommend this for anyone who likes historical fiction' NetGalley review, 5 stars
Genre: Historical Romance
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