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A refreshing book about the goodness of humanity and never giving up on your dreams, THE PHOENIX BALLROOM is the latest book by Ruth Hogan-- and she has delivered a classic feel-good story yet again.

The story of 74-years-young Venetia Hargreaves starts at the funeral of her beloved husband. Newly widowed, and suddenly free to do whatever she likes (and with a very healthy bank account to boot), Venetia sets out to create a new life for herself full of a colorful cast of characters. From her old-soul grandson to a dog rescued from a pot grower to the lonely fifty something 'granny nanny' her well meaning son makes her hire-- Venetia's warm personality and zest for life attracts those around her into a heartwarming "found family". THE PHOENIX BALLROOM definitely warms the heart and reaffirms the idea that it's never to late-- to find forgiveness for yourself, to heal from trauma, to find religion, or to take a ballroom dancing class.