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Brought to you by Puffin.An unforgettable wartime adventure full of page-turning mystery, gorgeous friendships, great bravery, and dance – from the Sunday Times bestselling author and ballroom star, Anton Du Beke! Code Name Foxtrot is perfect for fans of Ben Miller, Emma Carroll and Michael Morpurgo who are looking for their next classic adventure for all the family to enjoy.A MYSTERY TO SOLVE. A SPY TO CATCH. A SHOW TO SAVE.‘Maybe, by Christmas, the war will be over – and we’ll be back home with Mum and Dad, listening to the orchestra play and watching the dancers whirl round the floor . . .’Britain, 1940, the world is at war and 10-year-old twins Harry and Rosie are evacuated from London to live with their Great Uncle. The twins immediately miss home and perhaps most of all for Harry, the tearoom where their mum works, and Harry spends hours watching the professional dancers – secretly dreaming of the day he might do the same.Faced with stony silences from their Great Uncle Rupert and endless rainy days in the stormy village of Cotterill Cove, they throw themselves into the local dance show, determined to do their bit for the war effort and maybe even dance at the famous Winter Gardens in Blackpool.But when Harry sees strange flashing lights out on the treacherous mudflats one night, he and Rosie discover their new home is hiding some huge secrets and the enemy is a lot closer than they thought.Racing to uncover the truth, Harry and Rosie learn bravery comes in many forms and even in the worst of times, the show must go on.‘An exciting adventure with all the speed and style of Anton’s dancing’ Jacqueline Wilson© Anton Du Beke 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

Brought to you by Puffin.The new, unforgettable mystery adventure from Anton Du Beke, bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing royalty, to follow his sparkling children''s debut Code Name Foxtrot.Summer, 1941: London evacuees Harry and Rosie Morton are looking forward to a summer exploring the Lancashire coast with their new friends – and learning to tango as a surprise for Mum’s birthday.Until the twins learn two things: their awful cousin, Jasper, is coming to stay.Worse still: Dad is returning to the Western Front.Then a train journey changes everything and suddenly Harry and Rosie find themselves caught up in a treacherous plot. And, when no one believes their story, they realise they must summon all their courage to not only protect the war effort, but save lives closer to home too . . .With time running out, can the twins stop the crooks before it’s too late and have one last dance with Mum and Dad before he leaves for France?© Anton Du Beke 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

The stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke.

September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it''s all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they''re accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night.

Home on leave and still reeling from the tragic events at Dunkirk, the dashing Raymond de Guise struggles to define his role in this new world, and to do his duty both to his country, and his beloved wife Nancy- who needs him now more than ever.

With profiteers skulking the London streets, and devious rivals plotting the Buckingham''s downfall, the hotel staff must all hold onto what matters most- and decide where their loyalties truly lie.

As the bombing intensifies and Christmas fast approaches, somehow the show must go on...

March 1941. As the war rages on, the Buckingham Hotel has become a microcosm of the world. Its ballroom and restaurant are peopled with exiled royal families, politicians and dignitaries, but the beating heart of the Buckingham remains its hardworking, talented staff. With the heroic Raymond de Guise away fighting in North Africa, his beloved wife Nancy must balance her new position in life- as Head of Housekeeping at the Buckingham, but also as a new mother to their child. And all the while, mysterious new figures are beginning to take centre stage: a secretive new bandleader from across the Atlantic, an unknown thief pilfering luxury goods from the Buckingham''s larders, and a charismatic ghost from Raymond''s past, stirring up old memories from his time on the circuit in 1920s Paris. As tensions flare and dark secrets rise to the surface, it''s all the Buckingham staff can do to retain their trademark elegance and poise... ****''Truly couldn''t put it down'' READER REVIEW''A fantastic read'' READER REVIEW''So many twists and turns'' READER REVIEW''Brilliant'' READER REVIEW

By Royal invitation, join us to celebrate The Royal Show!Prodigal son and loyal daughter...The Forsyth Variety Company has been given the opportunity of a lifetime - to entertain Her Majesty at 1962''s Royal Variety Performance.Keen to rehearse, the company heads to the Seagate Theatre under the tutelage of the company''s owner, Ed Forsyth. This is Ed''s last hoorah before retiring and he''s keen to leave on a high. But his son, Cal, has absconded, leaving his twin sister, Evie, to help manage the company after their mother''s death. Hoping to display her best trapeze performance ever, she''s also desperate that the entire troupe should succeed. If only her father hadn''t brought in another old-timer... Billy Rich has come all the way from Hollywood, invited to be their main star. Billy is full of bluster and ego and his much younger wife, the mysterious Magdalene, doesn''t help.Can this troupe of old-time crooners, dancing girls and magicians possibly pull this off? Especially when they must compete with the 1960''s rebellious new bands and revolutionary music? Abandoned by her brother, Evie has no idea if she''ll ever be able to wrestle the troupe into a show fit for a queen.But as the theatrical group heads towards a royal deadline like no other, Cal returns out of the blue to introduce a song that could change the world. Is he here to help, or are his motivations darker? As the company descends into illicit romance, family intrigue and foul crimes, rehearsals begin to unravel. Can they really do this?Cal thinks he has the answer, if only the troupe can believe in him.Because the queen''s show must go on...

''Heart-breaking, heart-lifting, and enchanting'' CAROL KIRKWOOD''Downton Abbey with dance'' SANTA MONTEFIOREWelcome to 1960s Monte Carlo, a world of glitz, glamour, scandal and betrayal...Princess Grace of Monaco has invited the world-famous Forsyth Variety Company to perform at her annual high society ball. Monaco is in the heat of its preparations for the Grand Prix when the Forsyth family makes their emotional return to the city, stirring up painful memories for father Ed Forsyth.When daughter Evie Forsyth meets Formula 1 driver Charles, their chemistry is unforgettable and a passionate affair begins. Meanwhile her brother Cal Forsyth is on location with Hollywood''s biggest star, his new glittering career shaken by the arrival of a stranger from his past.As the past and present collide in the sun-drenched French Riviera, will dangerous secrets destroy the Forsyth family once and for all?***Readers love Anton du Beke:''You won''t be disappointed!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Captivated me from beginning to end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Full of gossip and glamour, wealth and privilege'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''You feel as if you''re watching the story unfold'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I just couldn''t put it down!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You''re invited to a show to remember at the prestigious Buckingham Hotel . . . In London 1942 the war is far from over for soldier Raymond de Guise. His wife Nancy is overjoyed to be reunited with her husband, and to introduce him to their son. But their safety is threatened once more as Raymond returns to the ballroom at the Buckingham Hotel, ordered to discover the dark secrets held by the glittering high society. On the dancefloor Raymond uncovers a dangerous relationship that could change the course of the war, and also threaten his marriage to Nancy. Can he protect his King and his family before it is too late?

A DANCE FOR THE KING is a pageturning and epic wartime story filled with drama, mystery, dance and romance.

Don''t miss the dazzling new novel from the nation''s favourite entertainer

''Heartbreaking, heartlifting and enchanting'' CAROL KIRKWOOD1942, London

In the darkest times, hope lights the way...As the snow falls on Berkeley Square, the staff at the Buckingham Hotel are busy preparing for the arrival of American soldiers. ''King of the Ballroom'' Raymond de Guise is rallying the performers for the forthcoming Winter Ball, with a familiar face returning to surprise the guests.

As rumours circulate that the Royal Party will be in attendance on the night, tensions begin to rise on and off the dancefloor as shocking secrets are revealed. Raymond has always been a keeper of secrets, most especially his own. Unbeknownst to his friends and family, he has returned from the frontline to the ballroom to feed information from high society to the British government...

As the festive season approaches, he is given his most dangerous assignment yet, welcoming three American officials into his home with the knowledge that one is a traitor. As the Christmas baubles glitter, he must discover who has treachery in his heart before it is too late.

Will Raymond be able to protect his home and his country? Or will this be the time he finally loses what he loves the most?

The Winter Ball is a sweeping wartime saga, filled with drama, intrigue, dance and romance from the star of Strictly Come Dancing, Anton Du Beke.

Do you know your Botafago from your Volta Cross? Ever wondered how the Foxtrot got its name? Why is the Quick Step so quick? Which is easier, the standard Ballroom dances or the Latin ones? If you don''t know the answer to most of these questions but fancy yourself as something of an armchair aficionado when it comes to Ballroom dancing, this book is for you. It will lead you into the wonderful world of Ballroom and teach you everything you need to know, without, if necessary, you even having to reach for your dancing shoes. As you''ll soon discover, B is for Ballroom does exactly what the title suggests. Set out in an A to Z format it''s the ultimate companion for anyone interested in Ballroom - whether you''re nine years old or over ninety. It will teach you everything you need to know about this most beloved form of dance without you even having to take a class, break a leg or be dragged across the floor.