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GIVEAWAY – 3 copies of The Paris Dancer by Nicola Rayner (PARIS/NYC)
9th February 2025
Giveaway: WIN 1 of 3 copies of The Paris Dancer by Nicola Rayner set in PARIS / NYC.
UK ONLY
A heart-wrenching and unforgettable story of courage, friendship and resistance, inspired by the incredible true story of a Jewish ballroom dancer in Paris during WWII, perfect for fans of The Paris Library.
Paris, 1938. Annie Mayer arrives in France with dreams of becoming a ballerina. But when the war reaches Paris, she’s forced to keep her Jewish heritage a secret. Then a fellow dancer offers her a lifeline: a ballroom partnership that gives her a new identity. Together, Annie and her partner captivate audiences across occupied Europe, using her newfound fame and alias to aid the Resistance.
New York, 2012. Miriam, haunted by her past, travels from London to New York to settle her great-aunt Esther’s estate. Among Esther’s belongings, she discovers notebooks detailing a secret family history and the story of a brave dancer who risked everything to help Jewish families during the war.
As Miriam uncovers Esther’s life in Europe, she realises the story has been left for her to finish. Grappling with loss and the possibility of new love, Miriam must find the strength to reconcile her past and embrace her future.
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- Just let us know in the Comments below by midnight, 22 February 2025, which is you favourite form of dance (you could use Strictly for inspiration )
3 copies of The Paris Dancer by Nicola Rayner – winners chosen at random.
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WINNERS:
Ali13
driftwood0
SK
Salsa
The Argentine Tango
I love the jive!
The Charleston looks like it would be great fun to do
I love Argentinian Tango
Love Latin
When I was younger I took ballroom dance classes. I got my Pre bronze right through to my Gold medals. I used to love the Rumba.
Argentine tangos bring a bit of drama but I think the classic foxtrot is top of my list.
I like watching the Charleston.
I do like a tango – to watch, not perform! It’ s a very passionate dance and entertaining.
Love Irish dancing
Did for over 10 years as a child and got into the world finals 3 times
Great discipline and posture
My favourite Dance is the Salsa.Lively and fun.
Ballet is aesthetically pleasing to watch.
Argentine Tango
In 1959 the whole of my Grammar School walked about a mile to visit the cinema as a treat on the school’s birthday. We watched a performance of prima ballerina Galina Ulanova of the Russian Bolshoi Ballet, performing “Giselle” It was my first introduction to the wonderful world of ballet. I was hooked immediately and have been ever since!
In 1959 the whole of my Grammar School walked about a mile to visit the cinema as a treat on the school’s birthday. We watched a performance of prima ballerina Galina Ulanova of the Russian Bolshoi Ballet, performing “Giselle” It was my first introduction to the wonderful world of ballet. I was hooked immediately and have been ever since!
Salsa
Rumba
I can’t dance very well but I love watching the jive
Something with a bit of oomph to it so maybe disco dancing!
Disco, I may have just missed the 70s but I’m a disco dancer at heart!
The salsa
Tango
The Salsa, one day I’ll manage to get good at it
REALLY not just saying this because of the nature of the prize….but ballet. Looks so elegant and special compared to the others.
salsa!
Waltz
ballet – its so elegant
As I’m getting on a bit, it’s got to be a bit of dad dancing!
Argentine Tango
Irish dancing
I love the Paso Doble – would love to give it a try!
Can’t say I’m a dancer but I enjoy watching Tango.
I dance Ceroc and West Coast Swing ❤️
I love watching fast, high energy dances like the jive & The Charleston. This does not in any way suggest I could do any of them
I love the tango, but am not very good at it!
Love the jive!
Has to be the waltz
Salsa
Love the jive!
favourite dance the waltz
Love the jive – great memories of jiving when I was younger
My favourite is the Argentine Tango because it is so fabulous to watch and atmospheric to dance.
Capoeira.
I love the Tango, it’s so sexy.
Got to be the Samba, all that swirling. Makes me worn out just watching it.
Argentine Tango! The drama and passion.
Salsa
The Latin dances are my favourite, particularly the Samba, Paso Doble and Jive. I love all the high energy dances that just make me want to get up and join in (even though I don’t have the energy…)!
The charlston
The Waltz as it’s romantic, has old time glamour and requires closeness with your partner!
The Argentine Tango is such a stunning yet odd dance! I love to watch it.
Rumba
Definitely the Charleston or contemporary, they are both so lovely
I think the waltz is my favourite – especially when the men are dressed in tailcoats and the ladies in long white dresses.