The cranes dance
The cranes danceMeg Howrey
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The cranes dance (2012)

Meg Howrey

Others: Positive

Kate is conflicted after she is offered her sister Gwen's starring role in a ballet, especially since her jealously prevented her from seeing the signs of the mental breakdown that made Gwen lose the role.

ISBN:
9780307949820
Length:
373 pages

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