Save Me the Waltz

Set against the backdrop of the affluent 1920s, the narrative follows a beautiful Southern belle striving to become a ballerina while navigating her tumultuous marriage to a renowned artist. The story intertwines themes of ambition, love, and the destructive excesses of the era, highlighted by wild parties and passionate affairs, including a liaison with a young French aviator. Through its vivid portrayal, the novel offers a poignant reflection on the lives of the Fitzgeralds, shedding light on the personal struggles behind their glamorous facade.