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The Winter Ball

A sweeping story of love and war from the bestselling author of the Buckingham hotel series

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The Winter Ball

By: Anton Du Beke
Narrated by: Thomas Judd
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 Don't miss the dazzling new novel from the nation's favourite entertainer

'Heartbreaking, heartlifting and enchanting' CAROL KIRKWOOD
1942, 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.©2025 Anton Du Beke 20th Century Historical Historical Fiction Military Winter Royalty Heartfelt Christmas
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Love the story of the Buckingham Hotel, all the different characters makes it so interesting.

Brilliant to listen to.

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Another great book in the series, it only2 days to listen to it hope we get more

Another Great book

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Another great chapter in the Buckingham Hotel Saga. A great mix of romance, mystery and dance set in an intense time in history. I miss the characters when the book is read.

Lovely characterisation.

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Definitely a page turner, I admire Anton's storytelling ability, the characters, the mystery verging on comedy, he weaves his magic once more.

Unputdownable or audio equivalent

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Best Buckingham Hotel novel so far. It's like returning to a wonderful family. Such excellent characters and dance in a ballroom brought to life. Fabulous.

Loved it

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