“Pursue the same goal non-stop - this is the secret of success. What is success? It seems to me that it is not in the applause of the crowd, but rather in the satisfaction that you get from approaching perfection. I once thought that success was happiness. I was wrong. Happiness is a moth that enchants for a moment and flies away." The incredible story of the greatest ballerina Anna Pavlova in the new novel from the bestselling author of "Princess Olga" and "The Last Love of Catherine the Great"! Ever since little Anna held her breath for the first time watching "Sleeping" beauty,” the passion for theater became the meaning of life for the future greatest ballerina, the beginning of her ascent to the pinnacle of world fame. Then her love affair with ballet began, which became for her a reality, a dream, and perfection. The ballerina’s tall stature and thinness did not meet the ideals of the public, but her airy soaring jump and the enchanting grace of her movements made her dance unique. They admired and envied her, dedicated poems and paintings to her, she was born to dance, and the roles of Giselle, Nikea and the Swan inscribed her name in golden letters in the annals of world art.