The Horse Dancer is a novel by Jojo Moyes, published in 2009. The story revolves around Sarah, a lawyer and single mother, and her daughter, who rescue a horse from an abusive owner. The horse, Boo, is a talented but temperamental animal that Sarah’s daughter has always dreamed of riding. As they work to rehabilitate Boo, Sarah meets Natasha, a wealthy Russian woman who offers to help them with the horse in exchange for Sarah’s legal expertise.

As Sarah and Natasha become closer, Sarah learns about Natasha’s troubled past and her own complicated relationship with her father. Meanwhile, Sarah’s ex-husband begins to cause trouble for her and her daughter, threatening to take away custody of the child.

The novel explores themes of family, love, and the bond between humans and animals. It also delves into the complexities of relationships and the challenges of balancing personal and professional responsibilities.

• The Horse Dancer

• By: Jojo Moyes
• Narrated by: Julia Franklin

Sarah’s grandfather was a rare talented horseman – only exceptional people were allowed into France’s elite equestrian academy, Le Cadre Noir. But life takes an unexpected turn, and now from a council estate in east London, the Captain hopes to train his niece towards a better life.

Natasha is an attorney whose mission is to represent the best interests of children. Her faith in her own judgment has been shaken and her marriage is dead – but an encounter with Sarah could lead to Natasha learning all she needs to know about life. lived from a fourteen year old girl and a big horse named Boo.

I hung on every word of this novel. I loved the narration, her animated voice was perfect for each character. The story line was well woven. Jojo did a fabulous job with the horse terminology. Being an avid dressage rider, I will suffer through a lot if it is horse related, but I never found the horse parts cliche. I even got my husband hooked on the second half after he started listening. This is a true coming of age novel for all ages!

 

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