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The Ballroom Blitz

By: Anton Du Beke
Narrated by: Anton Du Beke, Thomas Judd
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The stunning Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke, featuring an audio exclusive introduction from the author.

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...

©2022 Anton Du Beke (P)2022 Orion Publishing Group 20th Century Entertainment & Performing Arts Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Hotel England Celebration

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Good story line but felt there was more drama needed or more detail with the people in the story on backgrounds

Interesting

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Excellent story line and continuation of the character’s journey through the war years. Loving each book,

Excellent as always

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I enjoyed every minute of it. Another brilliant book by Anton. I can’t wait to listen to the next book.

Great storyline

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A good story taken along at a reasonable pace, with twists and turns to keep one guessing until the end. Which was a little flat, but left the way open go the next saga at the Buckingham.

Dazzling Ballroom v London Blitz

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Great to listen to another story about the people of the Buckingham hotel.
Only one small remark Queen Wilhelmina did not have a son called Bernard, she only had a daughter Juliana who married Bernard.
Surely this is not the end of Raymond, Nancy, Billy and everybody else?

the ballroom blitz

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I have enjoyed all of these books. Getting to know the characters and following their lives. I’m looking forward to the next book.

Brilliant

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the book had me hooked me page 2 onwards to cliffhanger ending , BRILLIANT
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the bombs dropped but that's not all!!!

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Thoroughly enjoyed this episode and hope there is still yet another one to come x

Another good one !

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What a treat to discover that another book in the Buckingham saga was out! So lovely to hear the continuing stories of the characters. Can AdB do everything? Fabulous dancer, fabulous writer! Highly recommend this series

Wonderful again!

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Wonderful story again with great new characters - with the De Guises at the centre. Realistic (too realistic!) feel of wartime London. Can't wait for next!

When is the next Anton?

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