The Ballroom Blitz

In Anton Du Beke's gripping novel set in September 1940, the staff of the illustrious Buckingham Hotel strive to maintain their guests' sense of luxury amidst the chaos of wartime London, where bombing raids are a constant threat. Home on leave, soldier Raymond de Guise grapples with the weight of duty to his country and his wife, Nancy, while navigating a world filled with profiteers and rival schemers. As Christmas draws near amidst the turmoil, the hotel team must confront their loyalties and keep the magic of the Grand ballroom alive against all odds.