A flash of fame and a passionate love affair follow, but Joan knows that, onstage and off, she is destined to remain in the shadows. Read more ‘Brims with emotion … an accomplished novel embracing both domestic drama and the competitive quest for perfection’ SUNDAY TIMES Astonish Me is the irresistible story of Joan, a young American dancer who helps a Soviet ballet star, the great Arslan Rusakov, defect in 1975.
The New York Times bestselling author of Great Circle ‘Brilliantly written the first ballet novel for grown-ups’ THE TIMES ‘A bravura display of high-performance art’ GUARDIAN.
Spanning decades, crossing continents, Astonish Me is stunning examination of love and sacrifice. From the prize-winning author of Seating Arrangements comes the masterful story of a young woman who abandons her dreams to start a new life. Description for ASTONISH ME PB Paperback.
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