Moonlight Over Mayfair” is the second novel written by Anton Du Beke and features the plush London based Buckingham Hotel and it’s Grand Ballroom. Nancy Nettleton is still deeply in love with Raymond, and attached to Vivienne Edgerton whose life choices have been questionable.

Secrets, lies and duplicitous behaviour flow from each and every page as we follow what is going on. Not only is the hotel without its principal benefactor since King Edward’s abdication but the Buckingham is seeking new investment with the looming threat of war. But as war seems ever more likely and mysteries run abound, someone is listening to their every word and who knows how it all will end. Du Beke is not afraid to discuss the racial inequalities and political situations that existed in the 1930s and beyond. It follows on from the successful “One Enchanted Evening”, but it stands alone in terms of a very readable novel.Upstairs, Vivienne Edgerton is desperate to do something worthwhile with her time and her stepfather's money, rather than spending it on frivolity and debauchery - but will this land her in even more trouble? Du Beke’s understanding of the prevailing economic and political backdrop brings much to the story and the growing threats of war and its devastating implications imbue the story with a spirit of ceasing the moment in a perilous world. After a successful debut the temptation might have been to maintain the status quo but instead Du Beke takes the risk of significant developments taking place in the lives of the primary cast and as a result the novel proves to be as engrossing as the first.

Now when I go in they make suggestions of books they think I may enjoy and even keep books to one side for me if I'm not about for a day or two. As the political landscape is changing, the Buckingham Hotel stands firm in its resolve to remain unchanged. However his girlfriend, Nancy, is horrified at the prospect of leaving her job as a chambermaid and her volunteer charity work with London's poor. With a new king in place and the gathering clouds of war fast approaching, there is great instability and worry in London and the Buckingham Hotel isn’t impervious or immune to this great feeling of uncertainty.And upstairs, Vivienne Edgerton is desperate to do something worthwhile with her time and her step-father’s money, rather than spending it on dresses and frivolities – but will this land her back in trouble? We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child. I loved Billy's letters the most and hearing about the ship going to American which me think about my great gran who had watched the titanic set sale in 1912 with her dad on that famous day, wow.

I wish to thank NetGalley and the publisher for an e-copy of this book which I have reviewed honestly. Nancy is finally feeling settled and at home in the Buckingham but has dreams of achieving so much more.

I’m very impressed by his literary skills and I’m delighted to hear there will be more to come from him in this truly delightful and sassy series, suitable for all ages. With a spate of thefts from the rooms of guests it signals the arrival of a hotel detective and female principal dancer, Hélène Marchmont, finds herself increasingly torn between dancing and her secret daughter, only to be romanced by a wealthy Irish guest who has set his sights on her. The deco decoration at the start of each chapter sets the scene for the ball room and grand hotel where all the action occurs.

I enjoyed it because I already knew the characters, but someone coming into this novel 'cold' would get very little idea of what the main players looked like or their backstories/personalities. I was absolutely thrilled to be offered the chance to review Anton du Beke's new novel Moonlight Over Mayfair. There are a few slips of fact beyond the central story, but they in no way affect the attractions of this very enjoyable novel.The book opens with a glimpse of a fire bursting out into the Grand Ballroom, and fast action being taken by Raymond. And with another instalment in the pipeline I can only recommend readers follow this one from the start! Set in the build up to war, I think the microcosm of the Buckingham hotel is a little too pronounced and more could have been done to establish a sense of the historical setting of this novel. Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB. So glad I found you today and managed to also find a perfect gift for my lovely uncle on his 92nd birthday.