Phoenix Ballroom

<p><strong>From the wildly popular bestselling author of <em>The Keeper of Lost Things: </em> a heartfelt and inspiring story about a wealthy widow who revives a beloved famous local landmark--and restores joy and sparkle to her own life in the process.</strong></p><p><strong>It's never too late to start dancing again...</strong></p><p>For fifty years Venetia Hargreaves's world revolved around her husband. She built their life around his big career with dinner on the table at six a lovely home and a dutiful son just as business-minded as his father. Now Venetia's a wealthy widow left with a beautiful but empty home an enviable bank balance and a distinct feeling that she missed the boat. Once upon a time she was a dance instructor who dreamed of opening her own ballroom school with a fellow teacher who won her heart. Instead Venetia chose the safer path.</p><p>So at seventy-four years of age Venetia declares her independence first with a makeover and then by adopting a new dog. But something is still missing...until on one of her dog walks by the river she passes by a building she remembers all too well. In her youth it was the spectacular Phoenix Ballroom where she used to teach waltzes and tangos. These days it's a community center and spiritualist church funded by a mysterious benefactor who only pays for the upkeep. </p><p>Eager to revive at least one meaningful thing from her past Venetia buys the Phoenix Ballroom and finds a supportive and loving community of lost souls who become a delightful multigenerational family-by-choice.</p><p>As the ballroom regains its former glory the community and Venetia's humdrum life are revived as well...proving wonderful things can come from the darkest of places.</p><br/>