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Shifting Stages - A Philadelphia Theater Story

Karen Heenan

Beyond the footlights, a new calling

Philadelphia, 1949. For Thelma Kimber, dance isn't just a passion; it's the very thing that saved her, a triumph over a crippling childhood illness. She has fought for her place in the spotlight, but when a devastating diagnosis threatens to steal it all, she's forced to confront a terrifying question: if she isn't a dancer, who is she?

As her dreams shatter, a bold new opportunity beckons. With a director's intriguing offer and the unwavering support of her closest friends, Thelma steps onto a different kind of stage, discovering a surprising new talent and the true cost of independence.

But the journey is fraught with obstacles. To build her new life, Thelma must learn to trust her instincts and redefine success on her own terms, even as it challenges her hard-won freedom.

Shifting Stages is a powerful, emotional journey for fans of historical women's fiction. Explore one woman's resilience as she redefines her destiny amidst the vibrant backdrop of post-war Philadelphia and bustling New York City.

GenresLiterature & FictionGenre FictionHistoricalFriendshipWomen's FictionSingle Women

286 pages

English edition · First published 2026 by Karen Heenan · ISBN 9781957081328

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