This novel brings you straight into its world, smoothing away any historical difficulties. This is an ideal introduction for romance readers (cue the beautiful cover) who are less comfortable reading historical fiction. There is family saga creeping in too with friends and relations converging on The Buckingham Hotel, which provides the beloved 'upstairs and downstairs' setting. And a touch of transatlantic interest with the glory days of Hollywood already involved. Mix in a crime mystery and you are all set for an easy-to-read story to appeal to all tastes.