{"product_id":"the-dancing-years-christopher-hassall-9780573080111","title":"The Dancing Years","description":"\u003cp\u003eGay Vienna, before the First World War; the perfect setting for rash, romantic promises. Composer Rudi Kleber, penniless and unknown, befriends the schoolgirl niece of his landlady, and vows to propose to no-one until she is old enough to have first refusal. Operetta star Maria Ziegler recognizes his talent, sponsors his first success, and falls madly in love with him. But, foolishly idealistic, he keeps his word to the child until, three dancing years later, little Grete returns from finishing school, a highly attractive young lady. Maria overhears Rudi redeem his promise and, heartbroken, does not stay long enough to hear his profound relief at Grete's refusal. 13 women, 12 men\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Hassall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0573080119\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780573080111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel French Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/1961\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.17d","brand":"Christopher Hassall","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45897356738815,"sku":"9780573080111","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f070d79d-c589-4c88-be04-d3e5e5da7234.jpg?v=1721373742","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-dancing-years-christopher-hassall-9780573080111","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}