Another fun visit to the Buckingham Hotel....
“Moonlight Over Mayfair” is the second novel written by Anton Du Beck and features the plush London based Buckingham Hotel and it’s Grand Ballroom. Set in 1937, I loved visiting this era and felt the author really captured the atmosphere of the time, politically and socially, absolutely perfectly.
There’s a checklist of characters at the beginning, which is always a useful addition to any book and I was pleased to see that the dazzling characters I fell in love with in the first book - “One Enchanted Evening” - were making a pleasant return. I couldn’t wait to see what new events were happening in the hotel and what new dances were being introduced to England. As with any sequel, it’s always nice to read the first book to become acquainted with the characters and although you can probably read this book as a stand-alone, I do feel you’d get more enjoyment from reading the first and seeing how the characters develop, romantically and through their occupations within the Buckingham Hotel.
I particularly enjoyed reading Maynard Charles’ story with his arch enemy Abner Grant and Maynard’s partner Aubrey. Though this book does start off a lot slower than its previous counterpart, it does pick up towards the end and rollicks to a satisfying conclusion.
Anton is not just a talented, suave and debonair dancer and a respected television personality but is also now a very sophisticated, intelligent and creative author. I’m very impressed by his literary skills and I’m delighted to hear there will be more to come from him in this truly delightful and sassy series, suitable for all ages. I’ll be booking my suite again for next year at Buckingham Hotel and I can’t wait to catch up with Raymond De Guise, Nancy and all the other endearing and captivating characters.
Perfectly written, easy to follow and very addictive, I’m more than happy to recommend Anton and his fashionably historical romance sagas set during the 1930’s.
4 stars
There’s a checklist of characters at the beginning, which is always a useful addition to any book and I was pleased to see that the dazzling characters I fell in love with in the first book - “One Enchanted Evening” - were making a pleasant return. I couldn’t wait to see what new events were happening in the hotel and what new dances were being introduced to England. As with any sequel, it’s always nice to read the first book to become acquainted with the characters and although you can probably read this book as a stand-alone, I do feel you’d get more enjoyment from reading the first and seeing how the characters develop, romantically and through their occupations within the Buckingham Hotel.
I particularly enjoyed reading Maynard Charles’ story with his arch enemy Abner Grant and Maynard’s partner Aubrey. Though this book does start off a lot slower than its previous counterpart, it does pick up towards the end and rollicks to a satisfying conclusion.
Anton is not just a talented, suave and debonair dancer and a respected television personality but is also now a very sophisticated, intelligent and creative author. I’m very impressed by his literary skills and I’m delighted to hear there will be more to come from him in this truly delightful and sassy series, suitable for all ages. I’ll be booking my suite again for next year at Buckingham Hotel and I can’t wait to catch up with Raymond De Guise, Nancy and all the other endearing and captivating characters.
Perfectly written, easy to follow and very addictive, I’m more than happy to recommend Anton and his fashionably historical romance sagas set during the 1930’s.
4 stars