We'll Meet Again by Anton Du Beke - The Buckingham Hotel Series - Fiction - Paperback

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Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781838774059. Publisher: Zaffre. Series: The Buckingham Hotel (Book 4). Overview. We'll Meet Again is the fourth instalment in Anton Du Beke's Sunday Times bestselling Buckingham Hotel series, transporting readers back to the glamorous ballrooms of 1930s and wartime London. As war returns to Britain in 1939, the staff and guests of the glittering Buckingham Hotel must hold onto love, loyalty and hope while the world around them changes forever. A warm, escapist historical romance for fans of Downton Abbey-style drama.. About the Book. London, 1939. As war is declared once more, a long shadow falls over Britain and over the exclusive Buckingham Hotel. The staff must keep their glamorous guests entertained and comforted even as fear creeps in behind the scenes. Newlyweds Nancy and Raymond de Guise, the hotel's celebrated ballroom dancer, face the agonising prospect of separation as Raymond feels the pull of duty and enlistment looms. Meanwhile old friends Artie and Vivienne navigate their own trials, and dangerous boardroom shenanigans threaten the hotel's very future even as the ballroom continues to sparkle beneath the uncertainty. Told with warmth and genuine emotional stakes, this is a story of love tested by war and a community determined to keep dancing as the world changes around them. Fans of the earlier novels will relish familiar characters returning, while new readers are swept into the glitz and heartache of wartime London high society. Anton Du Beke's insider knowledge of ballroom culture, etiquette and showbusiness lends real authenticity to every scene, from the polished dancefloor to the hushed, anxious corridors below stairs. It is a novel about resilience and hope in dark times, wrapped in a thoroughly satisfying romantic package.. Fourth novel in the bestselling Buckingham Hotel series, but reads well as a standalone story. Rich 1930s/WWII period detail and glamorous hotel-set drama. Emotionally engaging romance between Nancy and Raymond, tested by the outbreak of war. Written by a Sunday Times bestselling author and household name entertainer. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Mr Selfridge, and character-driven historical fiction. Brand new paperback edition, ideal for gifting or building a collection. About the Author. Anton Du Beke is a household name and all-round entertainer, best known as the longest-serving professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, where he is affectionately known as the King of Ballroom. He brings decades of showbusiness experience and a genuine love of dance, etiquette and high society to his fiction. Du Beke launched his career as a novelist with the first Buckingham Hotel novel, quickly becoming a Sunday Times bestselling author, and has continued the much-loved series with further instalments including We'll Meet Again.. Why You'll Love This Buckingham Hotel Novel. A perfect blend of romance, wartime drama and glittering ballroom glamour, We'll Meet Again offers an emotional, escapist read from a much-loved bestselling author — ideal for historical fiction fans and gift buyers alike.. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN as listed is for the UK paperback edition.