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The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes

The Horse Dancer

by Jojo Moyes

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  • Apr 2017, 496 pages
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A quintessential Jojo Moyes novel about a lost girl and her horse, the enduring strength of friendship, and how even the smallest choices can change everything.

When Sarah's grandfather gives her a beautiful horse named Boo - hoping that one day she'll follow in his footsteps to join an elite French riding school, away from their gritty London neighborhood - she quietly trains in city's parks and alleys. But then her grandfather falls ill, and Sarah must juggle horsemanship with school and hospital visits.

Natasha, a young lawyer, is reeling after her failed marriage: her professional judgment is being questioned, her new boyfriend is a let-down, and she's forced to share her house with her charismatic ex-husband. Yet when the willful fourteen-year-old Sarah lands in her path, Natasha decides to take the girl under her wing.

But Sarah is keeping a secret - a secret that will change the lives of everyone involved forever.

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"Fans of Moyes ... know what to expect from her books - big emotions, quirky characters, and a few tears - and this one delivers on all counts." - Kirkus

"Moyes (Me Before You; After You) is a master of character development, allowing each of her protagonists to stumble, shine, and surprise in all their humanity. Recommended for fans of the author and general fiction collections." - Library Journal

"A tale brimming with tenderness and romance." - Marie Claire (UK)

"An inspiring love story ... Billy Elliot in jodhpurs." - Daily Mail (UK)

"A strikingly original tale which captivates from the first page." - Daily Express (UK)

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Jojo Moyes Author Biography

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Jojo Moyes is a novelist and journalist. Her books include the bestsellers Me Before You, After You and Still Me, The Girl You Left Behind, The One Plus One and her short story collection Paris for One and Other Stories. Her novels have been translated into forty-six languages, have hit the number one spot in twelve countries and have sold over thirty-eight million copies worldwide. Me Before You has now sold over fourteen million copies worldwide and was adapted into a major film starring Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke. Jojo's book Someone Else's Shoes published in hardback, audiobook, and eBook in February 2023. Jojo lives in Essex.

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