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Summary: A mystery with a dash of the occult
Review: While not as horror-filled as some of Barbara Michaels' earlier books, THE DANCING FLOOR does not disappoint lovers of mystery. Unfortunately, the Michaels fan will find this book a bit predictable. The theme of witchcraft could have just as easily been some other plot device - it was not as essential to the storyline as it at first appears. Too, certain aspects of the story are not fully developed. The reader is left wondering why the "lord of the manor" invites Heather in so welcomingly. The coincidence of a name does not appear to be sufficient, and later events makes this line of reasoning even more questionable.Ms. Michaels is very adept with American dialog, however, the English characters spoke with the same American idioms. This was somewhat confusing for the reader. Although most of the main characters are in fact American, the British characters would be far more believable with more of an English "accent." This book makes a comfortable rainy-day read. Unless you are a loyal Michaels fan, it should keep you guessing!
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