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The Dancing Floor

Audiobook
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For years, Heather Tradescant had dreamed of the journey she and her father would take to England—a pilgrimage to the great gardens of history. Now that her father is dead, Heather is determined to fulfill his dreams. Unfortunately, her request to see the fabled 17th-century garden of Troytan House is denied by the owner. Though unwelcome, she braves the walls of briars and reaches the Victorian manor house beyond. She senses a strange mission of evil lurking, tainting the manor's peaceful beauty. Only then does Heather begin to wonder whether it is only stories of long-vanished witchcraft that haunt Troytan House or whether there is some more modern horror, hearer at hand, and far, far more dangerous.

Continuing in the classic tradition she established with such acclaimed novels of suspense as Stitches in Time, Vanish with the Rose, and House of Stone, New York Times bestselling author Barbara Michaels has penned a chilling tale that will keep you reading until the last page.

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 3, 1997
      A tangled garden maze serves as the entertaining setting for the latest romantic romp from Michaels (The Master of Blacktower). Frumpy but spunky American tourist Heather Tradescant's vacation in Britain is blighted by her parents' recent death. Hoping to fulfill her late father's dream, she tries to visit the 17th-century garden of Troytan House, home of businessman Frank Karim and his taciturn son, Jordan. Rebuffed, Heather finds a hidden entrance to the estate, but as she wanders through a bramble-thickened maze, she falls at the feet of the Karims enjoying an al fresco breakfast. At first hostile, the Karims soon prove more than hospitable, begging her to stay because they believe she's an horticultural expert. Heather does so because she is intrigued by the volatile family and their unusual social circle. They include the Betancourts (Lindsay, who has eyes for an uninterested Jordan, and her husband, Giles, who casts gazes at Heather); local merchant-mystic Jennet, whose Wiccan faith may hide something more sinister; and security expert Sean, who may be an ally or a problemDfor one of the circle is trying to scare Heather off. An unlikely object of desire, Heather attracts the men around her through her strong personality, lively wit and huge appetite. She and other well-delineated characters make this tale everything a romance reader can ask for.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Bestselling author Barbara Michaels places American tourist Heather Tradescant on a research tour of English gardens after the untimely death of her dear father. The maze and gardens at Troytan House hold a strange fascination for Tradescant as she trespasses onto the estate. Witchcraft, mystery and love complicate her visit and transform her forever. Rosenblat masterfully depicts Tradescant as an intelligent and aggressive guest at Troytan House who is vulnerable to the advances of two very different British gentlemen. Her perfect British accent and skillful character analysis adjust splendidly as she portrays complicated, willful and diabolic temperaments. Rosenblat is an expert! B.J.P. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:770
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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