About the Book

The stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke.

Setting and Atmosphere

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.

Main Characters and Plot

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.

Conflict and Tension

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.

Climax and Conclusion

As the bombing intensifies and Christmas fast approaches, somehow the show must go on...