Loved it, then again I love Fiona Davis novels. Loved the detail in researching the Rockettes as well as the storyline. I am sure it will be a hit here at this library when it comes out. I give it 5 stars because of the story as well as the research completed around Radio City Music Hall and the history of the Rockettes as well for the history of the surrounding area, the housing complex and hooking the reader into the writing. Nice job, Fiona!! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This book IS Spectacular! Fiona Davis has done it again and actually made history come to life. Her beautiful and exciting stories bring color to real events and her plots include drama and interest even when the focus is something I have not had any interest in! Fiona always highlights the issues that women faced (and face) in an interesting way. I truly loved this book and am ready to visit Radio City immediately!

The Spectacular refers to the Radio City Rockettes program at Christmas and in 1956 Marion Brooks has auditioned. Marion is on the cusp of adulthood and about to become engaged and give up her beloved dancing. and her safe homelife. However, when she is chosen for the troupe she cannot believe her luck, nor can she share the news with her family. In the background, there is a terrorist, in NYC called the Big Apple Bomber. The bomber closes in on Radio City all the while Marion is trying to make a choice on dancing or following her father's wish to be married. Read on to find out what happens next, you won't be sorry! If you like history, dance, glamourous New York or just love the story of a woman bucking tradition, The Spectacular is for you!

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