{"product_id":"buckingham-hotel-series-7-books-collection-set-anton-du-beke-fiction-paperback","title":"The Buckingham Hotel Series 7 Books Collection Set by Anton Du Beke - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne Enchanted Evening\u003cbr\u003eMoonlight Over Mayfair\u003cbr\u003eA Christmas to Remember\u003cbr\u003eWe'll Meet Again\u003cbr\u003eThe Ballroom Blitz\u003cbr\u003eThe Paris Affair\u003cbr\u003eA Dance for the King\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Zaffre\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Anton Du Beke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete seven-book paperback collection in one convenient set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeping wartime historical fiction with authentic 1939-1940s London detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Strictly Come Dancing star and real-life ballroom expert Anton Du Beke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of Downton Abbey, wartime sagas, and romantic historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift idea for birthdays, holidays, or book club reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for summer reading, cozy winter nights, or binge-reading a full saga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne Enchanted Evening — Opens the series in 1939, introducing the glittering Grand Ballroom of the Buckingham Hotel just as Europe edges toward war.\u003cbr\u003eMoonlight Over Mayfair — With a new king in place, tensions rise in London and across Europe as the hotel's dancers navigate shifting fortunes.\u003cbr\u003eA Christmas to Remember — Brings festive romance to the Buckingham Hotel as the holiday season arrives alongside gathering political storm clouds.\u003cbr\u003eWe'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.\u003cbr\u003eThe Ballroom Blitz — Set in September 1940, as bombs rain down on London and the Buckingham Hotel's staff carry on amid the Blitz.\u003cbr\u003eThe Paris Affair — The war rages on into 1941 and beyond, drawing characters into fresh danger, intrigue, and romance far from home.\u003cbr\u003eA Dance for the King — Continues Raymond de Guise's story as the war grinds on, reshaping the hotel and everyone who calls it home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnton 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anton Du Beke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58570920034678,"sku":"MAN-VRT-U2518-9124027715","price":61.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/buckingham-hotel-collection-anton-du-beke-paperback.jpg?v=1791303943","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/buckingham-hotel-series-7-books-collection-set-anton-du-beke-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}