The Dancers

A hymn to the courage of all women – France's debut of 2019. All of Paris wants to see them: on this ball night, Louise and Eugénie are set to shine at the city's most famous hospital, the Salpêtrière. The assembled high society whispers whether the hysterics are dangerous, admiring their beauty precisely when they lose control. But for Louise and Eugénie, everything is at stake that evening: they want to break free from their roles, to be ordinary women, to sit on the Boulevard Saint-Germain and read a book, to think, dream, and love like men.

With astonishing liveliness, Victoria Mas tells the story of those who refuse to settle in "The Dancers," depicting touching solidarity and unwavering courage.

"An indispensable novel." Cosmopolitan France
"One of the most beautiful and striking surprises of the year!" Le Parisien

The original French edition was published in 2019 under the title "Le bal des folles" by Albin Michel in Paris.