
Titles in This Set
One Enchanted Evening
Moonlight Over Mayfair
A Christmas to Remember
We'll Meet Again
The Ballroom Blitz
The Paris Affair
A Dance for the King
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Zaffre
Author: Anton Du Beke
Overview
Step into the glittering, danger-lit world of the Buckingham Hotel, the sweeping historical saga from Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. Set against the backdrop of wartime London, this seven-book paperback collection follows the hotel's glamorous guests and the dancers, staff, and lovers behind the scenes as romance, ambition, and survival collide in the Grand Ballroom. From the final glittering nights of peace through the darkest hours of the Blitz, these novels blend real history with unforgettable characters, perfect for fans of sweeping wartime fiction and dance-floor romance alike.
About the Books
The Buckingham Hotel series transports readers to one of London's most exclusive addresses, where politicians, film stars, and even royalty mingle with the hotel's resident dancers in the dazzling Grand Ballroom. At the heart of the saga is Raymond de Guise, a talented and ambitious dancer whose fortunes rise and fall alongside the hotel's, and the cast of guests, staff, and rivals who orbit him. Beginning in the uneasy calm of 1939, the series traces London's slide from glamour into war, following its characters through the declaration of war, the terror of the Blitz in September 1940, and the long, grinding years that follow as the conflict reshapes Britain and Europe. Each installment weaves festive gatherings, forbidden romances, and personal ambition against a meticulously rendered historical backdrop, showing how ordinary people carried on dancing, falling in love, and building lives even as bombs fell and empires trembled. Readers who love Downton Abbey-style class drama, wartime sagas, and old-fashioned romance will find much to love here, as Du Beke draws on his own decades of ballroom expertise to bring the hotel's dance floor vividly to life. The series balances light, hopeful moments of romance and celebration with the real stakes and losses of wartime Britain, giving the collection emotional depth alongside its escapist glamour. Collected as a seven-book paperback set, this is an ideal way to experience the Buckingham Hotel's full story arc, following beloved characters across years of change.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
One Enchanted Evening — Opens the series in 1939, introducing the glittering Grand Ballroom of the Buckingham Hotel just as Europe edges toward war.
Moonlight Over Mayfair — With a new king in place, tensions rise in London and across Europe as the hotel's dancers navigate shifting fortunes.
A Christmas to Remember — Brings festive romance to the Buckingham Hotel as the holiday season arrives alongside gathering political storm clouds.
We'll Meet Again — War is declared once more, and a shadow falls over Britain as the hotel's staff and guests face an uncertain future.
The Ballroom Blitz — Set in September 1940, as bombs rain down on London and the Buckingham Hotel's staff carry on amid the Blitz.
The Paris Affair — The war rages on into 1941 and beyond, drawing characters into fresh danger, intrigue, and romance far from home.
A Dance for the King — Continues Raymond de Guise's story as the war grinds on, reshaping the hotel and everyone who calls it home.
About the Author
Anton Du Beke is a British ballroom dancer, choreographer, and television personality best known as a professional dancer and later judge on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Drawing on his own lifelong love of dance and showbusiness, he turned his hand to historical fiction with the Buckingham Hotel series, bringing the glamour and discipline of the ballroom to the page. His novels combine meticulous period detail with warm, character-driven storytelling, earning him a devoted readership among fans of wartime romance and sagas. Du Beke continues to write, bringing showmanship to his novels and the dance floor alike.
Why You'll Love This Set
This seven-book paperback collection is a wonderful gift for fans of wartime romance, Downton Abbey-style drama, or anyone who loves a sweeping historical saga. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday present, or treat for your own bookshelf, it offers hours of escapist reading into the glamour and grit of 1940s London.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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