Synopses & Reviews
In the mellow stone house of his childhood, Roly Carradine has found refuge in the stream running past the garden where a heron makes his nest. A broken marriage and a terrible burden of guilt made Roly remove himself from his busy London life; here in Cornwall he welcomes Kate, who also seeks refuge from the grief of losing her husband, and young Daisy Quin, a dancer recovering from a back injury. Roly's son Nat, a garden designer with his own secret, lives not far away, and is plagued by the unsympathetic visits of his mother Monica, Roly's ex-wife. Daisy, her burgeoning talent frustrated by her back problems, has been taken in by Mim, Roly's sister and a brilliant ballerina until an accident forced her into early retirement. Living in Bath, Daisy thinks she has found love with the attractive schoolmaster in the nearby flat---but her dreams prove to be false ones. Treating Marcia Willett's ardent fans to a return visit with some of her most endearing characters from previous books, Echoes of the Dance is a gem of a story to be savored.
Review
Praise for Marcia Willett
“Deservedly compared to Binchy and Pilcher, Willett is an equally gifted storyteller.”
- Booklist on The Birdcage
“With an agile mastery of multiple story lines and an uncanny knack for creating sympathetic characters, Willett winsomely creates congenial worlds that welcome loyal fans and new readers with ease.”
- Booklist on Echoes of the Dance
“Tender and moving, Willetts tale expertly weaves a familys past and present together to illustrate the strength of familial bonds . . . a memorable and emotional read to be savored.”
- Romantic Times on The Childrens Hour
Synopsis
In the mellow stone house of his childhood, Roly Carradine has found refuge from a broken marriage. Here he welcomes Kate, who has just lost her husband, and young Daisy Quin, a dancer recovering from a back injury. Rolys son Nat lives not far away, and he must suffer visits of his unsympathetic mother Monica, Rolys ex-wife. All seek peace and quiet, but the disclosure of a secret proves that life is not so simple. . . .
Treating Marcia Willetts ardent fans to a return visit with some of her most endearing characters from previous books, Echoes of the Dance is a gem of a story to be savored.
About the Author
Born in Somerset, in the west country of England, Marcia Willett was the youngest of five girls. Echoes of the Dance is her seventh book to be published in the United States by Thomas Dunne Books; other titles include A Week in Winter, A Summer in the Country, The Childrens Hour, The Birdcage, First Friends, A Friend of the Family, The Courtyard, and Second Time Around.