The EmpireMichael BallLabel: ZaffreDescription: Welcome to The Empire Theatre1922. 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!Look out for the next Empire Theatre novel A BACKSTAGE BETRAYAL. Pre-order now. 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'
