A Backstage Betrayal
The Empire, Book 2
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Michael Ball
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Michael Ball
About this listen
1926. Running a theatre may appear to be all about the showbiz, but times are hard at The Empire. Following a turbulent period Jack Treadwell, erstwhile proprietor, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, know they need to get things back on track - and how better than with the annual pantomime, a new venture, and an all-singing all-dancing talent contest, showcasing the best performers around.
But could Lillian's new admirer, Grand Duke Nikolai Kuznetsov, be bringing disaster in his wake? Will The Empire be caught up in the scandal surrounding West End star, Stella Stanmore? And what are their enemies in Highbridge planning?
While Jack and Grace fight to ensure the show does go on, a royal visitor raises the stakes and a young widow, Sally Blow, dares to dream that the talent contest might be her big break.
As the talent contest draws closer, tragedy strikes. Amid the glitz and glamour there are strange goings on and a plot afoot. Is everything Jack and Grace have worked so hard for about to come crashing down? And could this be curtains for The Empire?
Musical theatre legend Michael Ball brings his trademark warmth, wit and glamour to this sparkling new Empire Theatre novel.
'A wonderful book. A love letter to the theatre' Rev. Richard Coles
'A fantastic book. Brilliant' Don Black OBE
'A wonderful read' Jeffrey Archer
'A golden debut - charming, funny and romantic' Cameron Mackintosh
'Takes you to the magical world of theatre' Rosie Goodwin©2023 Michael Ball (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK
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- Lynne E.
- 13-11-24
Perfect
I loved this book and Michael’s narration. It had lots of twists and lots of humour too - what’s not to like. Thank you Michael and I hope there is to be a book 3 xx
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- brenstan
- 11-11-24
Brilliant
Another great book from Michael only took me 3 days to listen to it can’t. Wait for the next
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- Kipper
- 15-11-24
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Fantastic story, thoroughly enjoyed listening to it whilst decorating my hall and stairs, can’t believe it’s finished
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- John P. Allum
- 17-11-24
An enjoyable, easy listen
That, like the first book, was very enjoyable. Enthusiastically read by Michael Ball makes it even better. I really hope this series continues. Thank you very much for making the day that little bit brighter.
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