The Ballroom Blitz: The escapist and romantic new novel from the nation’s favourite entertainer
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The stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke.
September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it’s all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they’re accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night.
Home on leave and still reeling from the tragic events at Dunkirk, the dashing Raymond de Guise struggles to define his role in this new world, and to do his duty both to his country, and his beloved wife Nancy- who needs him now more than ever.
With profiteers skulking the London streets, and devious rivals plotting the Buckingham’s downfall, the hotel staff must all hold onto what matters most- and decide where their loyalties truly lie.
As the bombing intensifies and Christmas fast approaches, somehow the show must go on…
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Additional information
| Publisher | Orion (20 July 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 480 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1398710091 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1398710092 |
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 3.6 x 19.6 cm |
by Amazon Customer
As per the description
by Jackanory
As usual, Anton du Beke used all of his excellent knowledge to complete this book
by Amazon Customer
this book at times it was so obvious and at other I found it hard to get into and the end just stopped I felt I wanted to know more if there another book that Follows this not sure I want to read it I like to read something that flows for me not sure if it does
by Amazon Customer
Another quality story, written well with the characters we have come to love. Also found it a very interesting history of London during the war.
by Amazon Customer
Anton du Beke writes a good story, I feel I’m there with the characters. A very enjoyable book
by Susan Heeley
Too long time to get into book .not my usual author
by M. MCDOWALL
Loved this follow on story. Writer is an excellent storyteller who keeps you on the edge of your seat, turning pages in anticipation of what will happen next. The characters all rose to the challenge. A very good read. Thank you.
by Debs
Heart felt read, true to the history the story tells the trials of life back in the day. Only part way through and cannot put it down