A Backstage Betrayal
A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball is a historical fiction novel published by Bonnier Publishing in November 2024. This 400-page book is written in English and delves into the challenges faced by the team at The Empire theatre as they navigate the complexities of showbiz during a turbulent time. The story centers on Jack Treadwell, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, who are determined to revitalize their theatre through an annual pantomime and a talent contest featuring the best performers.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of ambition and rivalry within the theatrical world. As the characters grapple with personal and professional challenges, they must contend with the potential fallout from Lillian’s new admirer, Grand Duke Nikolai Kuznetsov, and the scandal surrounding West End star Stella Stanmore. The unfolding drama intensifies as a royal visitor raises the stakes, while a young widow, Sally Blow, hopes the talent contest could be her chance for a new beginning. As the contest approaches, unexpected tragedy complicates their efforts, adding depth to the unfolding story.
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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.
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