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The West End Front

The War Time Secrets of London's Grand Hotels

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The West End Front

By: Matthew Sweet
Narrated by: Christopher Oxford
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It’s the Second World War and the Savoy, the Dorchester, and Claridge’s teem with those determined not to allow Hitler to impact on their way of life. Spies: Meet Marie-Jacqueline Lancaster, the woman from M15 who has the gravy browning licked from her legs by Dylan Thomas. Royals: Meet Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, born in a suite at Claridge’s that was declared Yugoslav territory for the night. Players: Meet Joyce Stone, whose husband leads the band at the Dorchester.

West End Front is a witty and eye-opening account of the extraordinary events that unfolded under the reinforced ceilings of London’s grand hotels.

©2012 Matthew Sweet (P)2012 Oakhill Publishing Europe Great Britain History & Culture Innovations Military World Witty
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"Full of wonderful and awful creatures." ( Guardian)
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Stunning. An absolutely INDISPENSABLE work, written so beautifully and read with elan and charm. 10/10

Exceptional book.Matthew Sweet excellent as always

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