Welcome to The Empire theatre 1922. When Jack Treadwell arrives at The Empire,
in the middle of a rehearsal, he is instantly mesmerised. But amid the glitz
and glamour, he soon learns that the true magic of the theatre lies in its
cast of characters - both on stage and behind the scenes. There's stunning
starlet Stella Stanmore and Hollywood heartthrob Lancelot Drake; and Ruby
Rowntree, who keeps the music playing, while Lady Lillian Lassiter, theatre
owner and former showgirl, is determined to take on a bigger role. And then
there's cool, competent Grace Hawkins, without whom the show would never go on
. . . could she be the leading lady Jack is looking for? When long-held
rivalries threaten The Empire's future, tensions rise along with the curtain.
There is treachery at the heart of the company and a shocking secret waiting
in the wings. Can Jack discover the truth before it's too late, and the
theatre he loves goes dark? Musical theatre legend Michael Ball brings his
trademark warmth, wit and glamour to this, his debut novel. Enjoy the show!
Real readers love The Empire 'A charming, captivating, majestic, electrifying,
exciting and dazzling masterpiece' 'This book was perfect' 'The Empire is
fantastic read, and one of my favourites of this year!' 'A real razzmatazz of
a read' 'What a wonderful book, as full of warmth and wit as Michael himself .
. . absolute magic!' The Empire was a Sunday Times No. 3 bestseller for w/c
24/10/2022' Read mor
