She loves and supports him but is heartbroken at the thought of them being apart, and the dangers he will face. With a new hotel manager at the helm, no one knows what the future holds but as fashionable society retreats from London and staff depart to sign up for service, one thing is for certain;
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...
Return to the Buckingham Hotel in Anton Du Beke's sparkling new novel . . . London, 1938. As the threat of war looms ever closer, the Buckingham Hotel's difficulties grow. Still reeling from the events of last year, and with guests decreasing as foreign tensions mount, the staff of the Buckingham will have to struggle to keep up the hotel's glamorous reputation. Life for Nancy Nettleton and the man she loves, demonstration dancer Raymond de Guise, is only about to get harder. But beneath the glitz of the ballroom lies a thousand secrets . . .
With a new King on the throne tensions are rising in London and across Europe. Not yet recovered from the Great Depression, there's talk of another war coming. Demonstrator dancer Raymond de Guise must hide his own views and put on a show for the rich and powerful guests of the Buckingham. But a lot can happen on the dancefloor - whispered conversations, secret relationships, clandestine messages passed - and Raymond soon finds himself in a position of both power and danger. Raymond knows that keeping his budding relationship with chambermaid Nancy secret is now more important than ever. Nancy is finally feeling settled and at home in the Buckingham but has dreams of achieving so much more. What is she willing to risk to realise her dreams?
The brand-new historical novel from the nation's favourite entertainer, Anton Du Beke
London, 1936. Inside the spectacular ballroom of the exclusive Buckingham Hotel the rich and powerful, politicians, films stars, even royalty, rub shoulders with the talented dancers from all around the world, who must enchant them, captivate them, and sweep away their cares.
Set against the backdrop of wartime London in 1940, this heartwarming adventure follows 10-year-old twins Harry and Rosie as they are evacuated to their enigmatic great uncle's home on the Lancashire coast. Longing for their parents, the twins immerse themselves in a local dance show, aiming to perform at the iconic Blackpool Winter Gardens. Their curiosity ignites when Harry spots mysterious lights, leading them to uncover hidden secrets. Through their journey, they discover that courage takes many forms and that the spirit of performance endures even in challenging times.
A charming and amusing guide to all the Ballroom and Latin dances from one of the biggest stars of Strictly Come Dancing, Anton du Beke.
The stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke, coming Autumn 2023
Londýn 1936. V exkluzivním hotelu Buckingham se setkávají mocní politici, úspěšní podnikatelé, hvězdní herci a smetánka včetně členů královských rodin. Úkolem Raymonda de Guise a jeho souboru tanečníků je jediné – získat pozornost vzácných diváků a odvést ji od každodenních starostí. Za leskem tanečního sálu se však skrývá neřestný svět skandálů a tajemství.
