Circle Dance

The beautiful Parsenis sisters led charmed lives - or so they thought. Born into a prosperous Greek American family, sisters Nicole and Theodora have achieved the perfect balance between the old world rich in Greek tradition and the freedom of life in America. But when Theodora marries a rich and handsome man from outside the Greek community, events are set in motion that threaten to disrupt the enchanted "circle" of the sisters' lives.

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Headstrong and independent, Nicole plunges into life head-first. Her talent and astute business acumen make her the perfect heir to her father's empire, but his old world attitudes prevent him from giving the top spot to a woman. Nicole's world spins out of control when she falls for a married senator who shares her heritage and her dreams.

As the dramatic plot unfolds, the two young women must confront deceit and betrayal and the consequences of their personal choices - while they struggle to preserve the values they cherish.

Set in Baltimore, Annapolis and the tiny island of Ikaria, Greece, Circle Dance gives the reader a view into the lives of a dynamic family that has successfully achieved the American dream without abandoning the customs and traditions handed down through their Greek heritage. Artfully intertwined plots bring generations together in a dance of rejoicing and mourning, loss and healing that will keep readers enthralled until the last frame.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 260 pages

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