Starring Adele Astaire, Eliza Knight
Starring Adele Astaire, Eliza Knight
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Starring Adele Astaire
A Novel

Author: Eliza Knight

Narrator: Lisa Flanagan, Imogen Church

Unabridged: 12 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 06/06/2023

Synopsis

USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight returns as she delves into the life of Adele Astaire, who served up smiles and love both on and off the stage—with and without her also famous brother Fred Astaire— along with a determined young dancer with rags-to-riches dreams.A spirited rising stage star…Adele Astaire was a glittering, glamorous star, dancing with her brother, Fred, endearing herself to audiences from New York to London. But although she is toasted by royalty and beloved by countless fans, Adele Astaire has dreams of a loving husband and a houseful of children. And when she meets Lord Charles Cavendish, her wishes may just come true—but at what cost? A determined young dancer …Ever since Violet Wood could walk she’s wanted to dance on the London stage. Befriended by Adele, filled with ambition, she is more than willing to make the sacrifices it will take to becomes a star herself, and her rags-to-riches hopes are within reach. But the road to fame is never easy.Two women with unquenchable spirit …From the fast-paced world of roaring 20s New York to the horrors and sacrifice of wartime London, Adele's and Violet’s lives intertwine, and each must ask themselves is fame worth the price you must pay?

About Eliza Knight

Eliza Knight is an award-winning and USA Today and international bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles. As an avid history buff, she’s written dozens of novels including The Mayfair Bookshop, Starring Adele Astaire, Ribbons of Scarlet, A Day of Fire, and Can’t We Be Friends, which have been translated into multiple languages. She is the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, and host of the History, Books and Wine podcast. Knight lives in Maryland and Florida with her husband, three daughters, two dogs, and a turtle.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette on January 30, 2023

Starring Adele Astaire reimagines the story of talented dancers. At first, briefly introducing the story of Adele and her brother Fred Astaire, then intertwining the friendship between Adele and another talented dancer Violet Wood. As Violet rises in her aspiration, Adele, who is already a star, drea......more

Goodreads review by Renée on December 30, 2022

Long before Ginger Rogers came along, Fred Astaire’s dance partner was his sister Adele who positively dazzles in Eliza Knight’s latest work of historical fiction. We follow the spirited Adele from New York to London and beyond as she takes a young dancer under her wing. As their friendship grows, t......more

Goodreads review by Madeline on November 29, 2022

Starring Adele Astaire peels back the layers on Adele Astaire’s life beyond the stage while highlighting how ferociously an intrepid dreamer must fight for an edge into the spotlight. Eliza Knight’s in-depth research brings these stories to life in exquisite, vibrant detail that will captivate reade......more

Goodreads review by Moonkiszt on May 17, 2024

Starring Adele Astaire is the reimagined life story of the sister side of the best dancing sibling couple I've ever seen, in their world of flying feathers, heels, fluttering silk, black suit tails holding on for dear life and top hats at a dangerous tilt - oh, this author's spun a very easy to......more

Goodreads review by "Avonna on July 17, 2023

Check out all my reviews at: [URL not allowed] STARRING ADELE ASTAIRE by Eliza Knight is an engaging historical fiction/biographical historical women’s fiction novel featuring dual narratives alternating between one half of the famous brother sister dancing duo of Fred and Adele Astai......more

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