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London during the Blitz was a time of hardship, heroism and hope.

For Gillian Lynne a budding ballerina it was also a time of great change as she was evacuated from war-torn London to a crumbling mansion, where dance classes took place in the faded ballroom.

Life was hard, but her talent and dedication shone through and an astonishing journey ensued, which saw Gillian dancing a triumphant debut in Swan Lake, performing in the West End with doodlebugs falling and touring a devastated Europe entertaining the troops.

A Dancer in Wartime paints a vivid and moving picture of what life was really like during the hard years of the Blitz and brings to life a lost world.



Trade Review
Gillian's journey through dance is a story of passion and devotion that should be read by everyone, not just dance lovers -- Arlene Phillips
A beautiful tale of heartbreak, talent, determination and star quality * Daily Mail *
Wonderfully nostalgic and magical * Easy Living *
A charming and affecting memoir * Sunday Express, Books of the Year *
An extraordinary tale -- Sarah Crompton * Daily Telegraph *

A Dancer in Wartime

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Vintage
      Published 11 August 2012
      ISBN-13 9780099555773
      978-0099555773
      ISBN-10 0099555778
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      Entertainment Ballet Military History Second World War

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      London during the Blitz was a time of hardship, heroism and hope.

      For Gillian Lynne a budding ballerina it was also a time of great change as she was evacuated from war-torn London to a crumbling mansion, where dance classes took place in the faded ballroom.

      Life was hard, but her talent and dedication shone through and an astonishing journey ensued, which saw Gillian dancing a triumphant debut in Swan Lake, performing in the West End with doodlebugs falling and touring a devastated Europe entertaining the troops.

      A Dancer in Wartime paints a vivid and moving picture of what life was really like during the hard years of the Blitz and brings to life a lost world.



      Trade Review
      Gillian's journey through dance is a story of passion and devotion that should be read by everyone, not just dance lovers -- Arlene Phillips
      A beautiful tale of heartbreak, talent, determination and star quality * Daily Mail *
      Wonderfully nostalgic and magical * Easy Living *
      A charming and affecting memoir * Sunday Express, Books of the Year *
      An extraordinary tale -- Sarah Crompton * Daily Telegraph *

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