The Ballroom Blitz, The Paris Affair, Code Name Foxtrot 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
The Ballroom Blitz
The Paris Affair
Code Name Foxtrot

Condition: Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively.
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781398710092/9781398710139/9780241699157

Overview:
Step into the spellbinding world of wartime Britain with Anton du Beke's three-book collection, a seamless blend of romance, resilience, and dance-floor sparkle. The Ballroom Blitz opens as September 1940 darkens London; bombs fall, yet the Buckingham Hotel fights to keep its magic alive, inviting guests to forget the sirens for a night in the grand ballroom. In The Paris Affair, the war rages on but the hotel remains a microcosm of Europe’s shifting fortunes, where exiled royals, politicians, and dignitaries mingle with the hotel staff who keep the lights on and the music playing. Code Name Foxtrot shifts the lens to home front courage: London is veiled in fog and fear, while ten-year-old twins Harry and Rosie are evacuated to the Lancashire coast to stay with their enigmatic great uncle and perform at a seaside show, dreaming of the famous Blackpool Winter Gardens. Across all three novels, du Beke crafts warm, witty, and propulsive storytelling, letting dance, devotion, and duty carry readers through the hardest days with hope.

What Makes This Collection Worth Owning:
Three complete stories, one unforgettable reading experience. This Anton du Beke collection delivers a cohesive wartime journey that lets you live twice through the years: the intimate drama of the Buckingham Hotel, the glittering resilience of the ballroom, and the everyday courage of ordinary people facing extraordinary times. Purchasing the set offers seamless continuity: the same narrator’s voice, the same tactile feel of page-turning chapters, and the same celebration of dance as a symbol of hope. Reading the trio in sequence provides a satisfying arc—from survival to romance to communal strength—while each standalone tale is rich enough to enjoy on its own. The UK edition photography-inspired covers tie the trio together visually, making it a striking gift for book lovers and dance enthusiasts alike. For collectors, this is a compact, well-curated entry point into Anton du Beke’s world of elegant suspense and heartfelt sentiment. It’s also ideal for gifting to fans of historical fiction who crave warmth with their twists and a touch of glamour amid darkness.

Books Included in This Collection:
The Ballroom Blitz
The Ballroom Blitz sweeps readers into a city under siege, where the Buckingham Hotel remains a beacon of escape and elegance. September 1940 brings air-raid sirens, blackout curtains, and a chorus of dancers who refuse to let fear steal their nights. Anton du Beke threads romance, duty, and rhythm as guests seek solace in candlelit salons and grand waltzes while staff juggle shortages with grace. The novel blends atmospheric detail—gaslight glow, glittering gowns, and steadfast resilience—so the ballroom feels magical even when the sky darkens.

The Paris Affair
In The Paris Affair, the Buckingham Hotel becomes a stage for a world at war, where glamour meets upheaval. The ballroom and its restaurant hum with exiled royalty, visiting politicians, and the indefatigable staff who keep essential services running. As Raymond de Guise fights in North Africa, the hotel’s corridors reveal loyalties tested and friendships forged in chandeliers’ glow. Du Beke maps high-society peril with everyday courage, delivering witty dialogue and a warmth that endures beyond the blackout.

Code Name Foxtrot
London, 1940: Code Name Foxtrot follows two evacuee twins, Harry and Rosie, who are sent to live with a mysterious great-uncle on the storm-lashed Lancashire coast. Missing home, they seek purpose in a seaside dance show, throwing themselves into performances that lift spirits and earn their keep. Du Beke threads wartime danger with family loyalty, pairing treacherous weather with the bright energy of the stage. The book delivers coastal atmosphere, brisk pacing, and a hopeful note that keeps readers turning pages.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Designed for adult readers who crave literature with heart and historical texture, this trio is ideal for fans of WWII fiction, romance, and dance-floor glamour. If you love richly drawn hotels as microcosms of global history, or you’re searching for a comforting yet suspenseful escape, this collection delivers. It also suits book clubs seeking warm, discussion-worthy plots, as each novel invites conversations about duty, loyalty, and the ways communities endure. Gift buyers will appreciate a cohesive, well-produced set that plays to theatre, fashion, and resilience—elements that translate well to both a personal treat and a memorable present.

Key Benefits:

• Three immersive wartime reads in one collectable set
• Read in sequence for a complete emotional arc
• Dance, glamour, and resilience as a constant through history
• Gift-ready UK edition with cohesive cover design
• Ideal for book clubs and weekend binge-reading sessions

About the Author:
Anton du Beke is a celebrated English dancer and author who brings his lifelong love of ballroom to the page. Known for weaving romance, wit, and period detail, his books invite readers into glamorous settings where music and movement become characters in their own right. In this trio, du Beke blends wartime history with ballroom culture, delivering accessible, cinematic prose and confident plotting. Readers appreciate his warmth, clear sense of place, and knack for balancing suspense with tenderness. His background as a professional dancer informs the rhythm of his sentences and the choreography of his plots, making his historical fiction feel both intimate and cinematic.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete three-book collection means instant access to a complete wartime journey, with a consistent voice and mood that ease the reader from one story to the next. The collection offers exceptional value—three novels for the price of one, with a shared ambiance that makes it ideal for a weekend binge or a thoughtful gift. Whether you’re curling up with a candle and a cuppa, or sharing discussions at a book club, this set delivers memorable characters, elegant settings, and heartwarming moments that linger long after the final page.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.