Clara & Olivia

Olivia is a talented ballerina, but she can never match her twin Clara's charm. As rehearsals for the ballet Coppélia intensify, the girls feel increasingly watched, and obsession turns to tragedy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Surely, you would desire to have your everlasting legacy immortalized in art, forever preserved in flawless perfection?

Sadler's Wells, 1933.

I would give anything to dance with the grace and elegance of her.

Olivia is a disciplined and dedicated ballerina, but she can never match the charm and charisma of her identical twin, Clara.

I would do anything to be with her.

As rehearsals for the ballet Coppélia intensify, the girls feel as if they are constantly under scrutiny. The infatuation that began as a mere crush turns into an all-consuming obsession, and everything begins to unravel.

The tension between the two girls is palpable, and their friendship is strained to the breaking point. Olivia is consumed with jealousy and resentment towards Clara, while Clara struggles to understand Olivia's irrational behavior.

As the performance draws near, the girls' obsession becomes more intense. They spend every waking moment practicing, perfecting their movements, and trying to outdo each other. But their competition takes a dark turn when Olivia begins to use dark magic to gain an edge over Clara.

Clara is horrified by Olivia's actions and tries to confront her, but Olivia is too far gone. She has become consumed by her desire for fame and success, and she will stop at nothing to achieve it.

The performance of Coppélia is a disaster. Olivia's dark magic has taken over her, and she performs the ballet with a twisted and malevolent energy. Clara, on the other hand, is completely lost and unable to control her movements.

The audience is horrified by Olivia's performance, and many leave the theater in disgust. But Clara, despite her own struggles, finds a way to rise above the chaos. She uses her own strength and resilience to perform a beautiful and emotional ballet, one that is a testament to her talent and her love for dance.

In the end, Olivia is defeated. Her dark magic has consumed her, and she is forced to face the consequences of her actions. Clara, on the other hand, emerges as a hero, a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

The ballet Coppélia becomes a cautionary tale, a reminder of the dangers of obsession and the importance of staying true to oneself. And Olivia and Clara, though their paths have taken different turns, will always be remembered as two extraordinary ballerinas who left their mark on the world of dance.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 144 x 225 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861544080