A Midnight Dance

By Joanna Davidson Politano

Book Overview

"Politano writes beautifully, evoking the magic of ballet and the theater from the opening turns to the final curtain, leaving readers applauding for an encore."--Booklist starred review

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All theater romances are tragedies. Ella Blythe knows this. Still, she cannot help but hope her own story may turn out different than most--and certainly different than the tragic story of the Ghost of Craven Street Theater. Yet as she struggles to maintain her tenuous place in the ever-shrinking ballet company, win the attentions of principal dancer Philippe, and avoid company flirt Jack, Ella cannot deny the uncanny feeling that her life is mirroring that of the dead ballerina.

Is she dancing ever closer to the edge of her own tragic end? Or will the secrets that are about to come to light offer release from the past?

Mystery and romance make the perfect dance partners in this evocative story from fan-favorite Joanna Davidson Politano.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800736907
• ISBN13: 9780800736903
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Stunning.

Beautifully done. In all of JDP's books, you can tell she has thoroughly researched the subject she writes about. A third of the way through I wasn't sure I was going to like who she ended up with, but it just kept getting better and the ending was stunning. My only criticism is that Ella's "secret" was pointless, except to create tension between her and Jack. It was just briefly mentioned a few times and was not well developed or integral to the story, and I wish it had just been left out. Likewise with the sister Lily's drama - not necessary to the story and there was no closure or development. Regardless, I would highly recommend this one.

mesmerizing historical romance

"I had so little of it myself, but giving love away filled something deep within, where the cracks had become far too large." This has to be the most intricately woven, exquisitely crafted, emotion-filled work from Joanna Davidson Politano yet. And that's saying a lot since I have loved every one of her books. Told in her usual style of first person perspective from the heroine and a smattering of third person voices from other characters, including the hero, the book combines history and culture of ballet in 1830s London, heart-stuttering tender romance, fantastic mystery and suspense, deep spiritual contemplation with lyrical and melodic writing, unforgettable characters, and an unexpected but utterly captivating plot. I loved Jack and his bold, optimistic outlook on life even though so many tragedies mar his past. Ella started out naive, somewhat narrow-minded, and judgmental but really matured through the story. There are so many secrets surrounding the theater being slowly unveiled that you won't be able to put the book down. Themes like sense of belonging and significance, being truly loved for self, and God's relentless pursuit of us are seamlessly threaded throughout the story. If you're looking for mesmerizing historical romance, you need to read this book. I received the book from Baker Publishing via Interviews & Reviews and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are solely my own.