One Enchanted Evening
The uplifting and charming Sunday Times Bestselling Debut by Anton Du Beke
Will be published approx. on 4. October 2018
Audio
CD-Audio
978-1-78576-825-5 (ISBN)
Description
Prepare to be swept off your feet by the romantic and irresistible debut novel from Anton Du Beke
London, 1936.
Inside the spectacular Grand Ballroom of the exclusive Buckingham Hotel the rich and powerful, politicians, film stars, even royalty, rub shoulders with Raymond de Guise and his troupe of talented dancers from all around the world, who must enchant them, captivate them, and sweep away their cares. Accustomed to waltzing with the highest of society, Raymond knows a secret from his past could threaten all he holds dear.
Nancy Nettleton, new chambermaid at the Buckingham, finds hotel life a struggle after leaving her small hometown. She dreams of joining the dancers on the ballroom floor as she watches, unseen, from behind plush curtains and hidden doorways. She soon discovers everyone at the Buckingham - guests and staff alike - has something to hide . . .
The storm clouds of war are gathering, and beneath the glitz and glamour of the ballroom lurks an irresistible world of scandal and secrets.
Let's dance . . .
Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Mr Selfridge, The Halcyon and Belgravia.
Narrated by Julian Ovenden (Downton Abbey, The Crown, Smash, Person of Interest, Knightfall)
This audio edition is an MP3 CD.
London, 1936.
Inside the spectacular Grand Ballroom of the exclusive Buckingham Hotel the rich and powerful, politicians, film stars, even royalty, rub shoulders with Raymond de Guise and his troupe of talented dancers from all around the world, who must enchant them, captivate them, and sweep away their cares. Accustomed to waltzing with the highest of society, Raymond knows a secret from his past could threaten all he holds dear.
Nancy Nettleton, new chambermaid at the Buckingham, finds hotel life a struggle after leaving her small hometown. She dreams of joining the dancers on the ballroom floor as she watches, unseen, from behind plush curtains and hidden doorways. She soon discovers everyone at the Buckingham - guests and staff alike - has something to hide . . .
The storm clouds of war are gathering, and beneath the glitz and glamour of the ballroom lurks an irresistible world of scandal and secrets.
Let's dance . . .
Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Mr Selfridge, The Halcyon and Belgravia.
Narrated by Julian Ovenden (Downton Abbey, The Crown, Smash, Person of Interest, Knightfall)
This audio edition is an MP3 CD.
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Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Dimensions
Height: 125 mm
Width: 143 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Duration
Dauer: 743 min
Weight
90 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78576-825-5 (9781785768255)
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ANTON DU BEKE, household name and all-round entertainer, brings the charm and style he's famous for to his writing.
Anton is one of the most instantly recognisable TV personalities today, best known for his role on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, which he has featured on since its inception in 2004. His debut album reached the Top 20, and his annual sell-out tours have been thrilling dance fans in theatres nationwide for over a decade.
Anton is one of the most instantly recognisable TV personalities today, best known for his role on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, which he has featured on since its inception in 2004. His debut album reached the Top 20, and his annual sell-out tours have been thrilling dance fans in theatres nationwide for over a decade.