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The Dancing Master

By: Julie Klassen
Narrated by: Elizabeth Sastre
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Finding himself the man of the family, London dancing master Alec Valcourt moves his mother and sister to remote Devonshire, hoping to start over. But he is stunned to learn the village matriarch has prohibited all dancing, for reasons buried deep in her past. Alec finds an unlikely ally in the matriarch's daughter. Though he's initially wary of Julia Midwinter's reckless flirtation, he comes to realize her bold exterior disguises a vulnerable soul - and hidden sorrows of her own. Julia is quickly attracted to the handsome dancing master - a man her mother would never approve of - but she cannot imagine why Mr. Valcourt would leave London, or why he evades questions about his past. With Alec's help, can Julia uncover old secrets and restore life to her somber village...and to her mother's tattered heart? Filled with mystery and romance, The Dancing Master brings to life the intriguing profession of those who taught essential social graces for ladies and gentlemen hoping to make a "good match" in Regency England.

©2013 Julie Klassen (P)2014 Recorded Books Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance England Heartfelt Village
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I thought this is a brilliant story on the history of dance in a very small town. It showed us the ways a town can be lead or misled by certain people. A vast amount of research was required to portray the way dance and the views of people, thus causing disruption’s and then corruption to those teaching. A very well presented story.

Research into dance

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I grew up riding horses including side saddle, and in my early twenties I took dancing lessons. This book really was the perfect book for me. It also reflected on forgiveness and that the most important lesson of all.

Riding horses and dancing

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An excellent story of how the human spirit can become bound by hatred fear and misunderstanding and then soar in the presence of God who is love and compassion personified.

A wonderful story of the grace and love of God

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Every word counts in this story so one is moved forward on the journey of discovery. The balance of highs and lows works well and the epilogue left me feeling satisfied that the characters had danced through all of their necessary steps to achieve their individual HEA’s.

As usual the author’s research stands out bringing all of the elements together.

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This story picked up pace and engagement as it went. I found it hard to get into but after an hour or so I started becoming more interested and then really enjoyed it. Interesting characters, history, multiple story lines within the main one - it’s worth getting past the slow start.

Feel good period romance with some unexpected ups and downs

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This is the third Julie klassen book I have listened to, and I think she is a consummate writer. This story doesn't disappoint, I even shed a few tears for the main characters and the unnecessary hardships they endured. I thoroughly recommend
Elizabeth sastre is a wonderful narrator giving inflections and emotion to the characters 🥰🥰

Beautiful story👍

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Do yourself a favour and read this fantastic book. Just beautiful, full of love and compassion you won’t be able to put it down.

Fantastic writer

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