Gloriously escapist and rapturously romantic, du Beke’s second novel sparkles with glamour, intrigue and, of course, the author’s beloved ballroom dancing. Steeped in the high society chic of a luxury 1930s hotel, but with the spectre of war looming on the horizon, Moonlight Over Mayfair is the ultimate feel-good read this autumn.
'Downton with dance, perfect!' - Santa Montefiore
Prepare to be swept off your feet by the romantic and irresistible new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke
London, 1937. With a new king in place, tensions are rising in London and across Europe. Shaken by the Great Depression and with talk of another war coming, the Buckingham Hotel is trying to regain some stability. Upstairs, Vivienne Edgerton is desperate to do something worthwhile with her time and her stepfather's money, rather than spending it on frivolity and debauchery - but will this land her in even more trouble?
And downstairs, chambermaid Nancy Nettleton is finally starting to feel more settled at the Buckingham, and hopes her brother will soon call London home, too. But she misses the man she loves, demonstration dancer Raymond de Guise, who is noticeably absent from the Grand Ballroom dance floor.
The staff and guests of the Buckingham soon discover that in a hotel full of secrets, there's always someone listening ...
Publisher: Zaffre Publishing
ISBN: 9781838771485
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 645 g
Dimensions: 240 x 162 x 39 mm
After my unexpected enjoyment of Anton Du Beke’s debut novel, set behind the doors of the majestic Buckingham Hotel in Mayfair, home of the Grand Ballroom, I gladly returned for a second encounter. Given that... More
"Moonlight over Mayfair"....another excellent story from Anton Du Beke...
This is the follow up from "One Enchanted Evening" which had such a well deserved success...I just loved it and all the...
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Although Anton Du Beke is known for being a contestant on "Strictly come dancing" he is a really good writer too.
I loved the time period it was set in and the characters were interesting and diverse.
I...
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