Dancing on Air (Harper Monogram) [Mass Market Paperback]

Susan Wiggs (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harper Monogram | Publication Date: January 1996

Pippa invented a past for herself, because anything was better than facing the truth. But when her antics led her into serious trouble, she had to throw herself at the mercy of a powerful Irish chieftain. This is Book Three of the Tudor Rose trilogy.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In England to bargain with Elizabeth I for his people and his country, Irish chieftain Aidan O'Donoghue surprises himself by saving a common strolling entertainer from arrest and ends up with a woman who is everything he always wanted and knew he could never have. Political intrigue, passion, and a frightening bit of Puritan fanaticism combine in a tale of vulnerability and rediscovered love and trust that features an outspoken, intrepid heroine, a hero worthy of the name, and other unforgettable characters. The story is compelling and, despite a rather miraculous conclusion, will keep readers involved to the end. Wiggs (Lord of the Night, HarperCollins, 1994) is a past winner of RWA's Golden Choice Award. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Pippa survives by her clever wit and her talent for becoming anyone she chooses to be. She doesn't know who she is or who her family might be. She doesn't know why she's alone but what she wants most of all is to know that someone loved her once. When she gets herself into trouble and is being threatened with the stocks, she appeals to an Irish chieftain for help-- and discovers the first taste of kindness she has ever known. As the O Donoghue Mór, Aidan has been summoned to London by Queen Elizabeth. He is there to sign treaties and plead for peace. Aidan is willing to trade his pride for the lives of his people but the queen is keeping him waiting. Intrigued by the dirty and outspoken Pippa, Aidan comes to her aide and finds himself the unwilling guardian of the young woman. As much as he desires Pippa, Aidan's honor forbids him from taking advantage of her trusting nature. He married a woman to ensure peace for his people but Aidan is heartsick at what the union has cost him. Delighted with her good fortune and thrilled to be able to trade in her rags for finer clothes, Pippa clings to Aidan. He is her savior and though she tells him she will never love him, it is too late. The great Irish chieftain has touched her heart and even though she knows that a match between the two of them can never happen, Pippa loves Aidan. When Aidan's plans go awry, Pippa finds herself on a ship bound for Ireland. But she can't give up her dream of finding her real family-- and Aidan knows the truth to her mysterious past.This is classic Wiggs! A marvelous tale of love that will steal into your heart! Dancing on Air is charming! Pippa and Aidan are an unlikely-- but completely loveable-- duo! Susan Wiggs has done it again! She has a remarkable talent for creating memorable romances! You will be turning pages long past bed time! Stunning! Susan Wiggs just keeps getting better and better! An incredible love story!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (Mm); 1st edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061081450
• ISBN-13: 978-0061081453
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,176,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Susan Wiggs's life is all about family, friends...and fiction. She lives at the water's edge on an island in Puget Sound, and she commutes to her writers' group in a 17-foot motorboat. She's been featured in the national media, including NPR's "Talk of the Nation," and is a popular speaker locally and nationally.

When her recent novel, FIRESIDE, hit #1 on the New York Times, the author reportedly reacted to the news by "putting on my lipstick and sweeping the patio." Why? Because she knew that within a matter of minutes, her girlfriends would show up to pop the bubbly and help her celebrate. [Update: FIRESIDE has been chosen of one of Amazon.com's Top Ten Romances of 2009.]

According to Publishers Weekly, Wiggs writes with "refreshingly honest emotion," and the Salem Statesman Journal adds that she is "one of our best observers of stories of the heart [who] knows how to capture emotion on virtually every page of every book." Booklist characterizes her books as "real and true and unforgettable." She is the recipient of three RITA (sm) awards and four starred reviews from Publishers Weekly for her books. Her books make frequent appearances on Amazon's "best of" lists. Several of her novels have been listed as Indie Next picks and optioned as feature films. Her novels have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have made national bestseller lists, including the USA Today, Washington Post and New York Times lists.

The author is a former teacher, a Harvard graduate, an avid hiker, an amateur photographer, a good skier and terrible golfer, yet her favorite form of exercise is curling up with a good book.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too Longgggggg..., September 21, 2008

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Casey (Virignia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dancing on Air (Harper Monogram) (Mass Market Paperback)

Susan Wiggs is one of my favorite authors. I have read all of her books, and will continue to do so. This was the third in the story of the De Lacy family. I'm sorry to all of you who loved it, but I found it not nearly as good as her first two novels. I like the two main characters, but there was nothing extra special about them. They almost seemed like second class characters. It took forever to get to the plot of this story. There was no electricity between these two. Oliver and Lark had a magnetic pull to one another from the first time they met. Aiden and Pippa just didn't seem to have that. It was hard to believe they were really in love. I wonder if Susan got a little bored with this story herself. When Pippa ran to Aiden as he was being led to the gallows, I didn't feel that same all consuming love that I did when Lark went to see Oliver in his cell as he was waiting execution. This story had it's ups, but more so, it had it's downs.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dancing on Air - Susan Wiggs, October 3, 2009

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Judith Kayess (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dancing on Air (Harper Monogram) (Mass Market Paperback)

After reading many books by authors such as Elizabeth Chadwick, Diana Gabaldon, Judith McNaught, Virginia Henley and the list just goes on I thought I would try one of Susan Wiggs.

After reading the first few pages I didn't think I would like it. Pippa seemed such a brazen character & a liar to boot. Not really my favourite type of people, however I pressed on regardless & I am really glad I did. She is certainly not your usual hairbrained heroine that you find in a lot of books. I loved the characters of Aiden & Pippa. Not forgetting the memorable characters of Iago & Donal Og.

I like the way Susan Wiggs helps us to understand the characters. The story line I felt was good & she tries to show us how people lived back then when times were tough & unpredictable. A very enjoyable read. There is not much on Tv these days I guess I am not the only one who loves to curl up with a book at night. Now I will try to hunt down the first two books in the de Lacey series.

I do agree with one of the other reviewers a glossary of the Gaelic terms used in the book would have been helpful. It is a problem with many books using other languages throughout. You wonder what you are missing.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST romance novels EVER....., April 14, 2007

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Reader10 "Reader10" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dancing on Air (Harper Monogram) (Mass Market Paperback)

If you're a fan of Judith McNaught, Johanna Lindsey, Julie Garwood, Jude Deveraux... and love these authors because of the poignancy of their tales... then you'll LOVE this book as much I did.

There was not a moment while reading this that I felt bored. I am truly suprised this book hasnt been considered one of the best of all time ( like WHITNEY, MY LOVE by Judith Mcnaught ) that I just recently came across this novel, and this coming from someone who's been reading romance novels, avidly, for 15 years.... So, get ready to spend all night, losing sleep... smiling, laughing out loud, and tearing up at times while reading this book!...

Pippa, one of the most lovable fairie-like heroine you'll come across in any romance novels, is a homeless waif in England. She's fiesty, witty, loud, courageous and underneath all the dirt on her face, one of the most beautiful woman of the land.

Aidan, gentle Irish Chieftan travels to London to seek peace and mercy from the Queen and encounters Pippa, entrancing witty homeless waif.. just in time to save her... and so starts their magical and majestic love story....


You wont regret picking up this book!