Historical
A moving exploration of an extraordinarily rich yet turbulent time in history, and will resonate strongly with those who believe in the intrinsic value of art. Dance For You magazine
Highly recommended for Holmes’s lively style and engaging characters who each in their own way defy convention, especially when it comes to love. Historical Novel Society. (Awarded an Editor's Choice badge)
From backstage to centre stage and theatres of war, Dance of the Earth is a sweeping family saga.
Set against the backdrops of London’s gilded Alhambra music hall, Diaghilev’s dazzling Ballets Russes, and the upheavals of the First World War, Rose and her children, Nina and Walter, pursue their ambitions, loves, and dreams. Dance and music become both sanctuary and self-expression, shaping their identities and helping each of them find their place in the world.
Spanning the years 1875 to 1921 — an era of profound artistic and social change — fact and fiction interweave in this tapestry of birth, sacrifice, and renewal. Art — both serious and comic — is at the story’s beating heart.
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This enthralling book drew me in at once with its vivid descriptions of late nineteenth century musical halls and theatres... One of my favourite books of 2025.
A compelling read and I loved it. It was one of those books you wished would go on and on.
