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A Backstage Betrayal - by  Michael Ball (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Backstage Betrayal - by Michael Ball (Paperback)

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  • 'Full of glamour and intrigue.
  • About the Author: Michael Ball OBE is a singer, actor, presenter and now author.
  • 416 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical

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'Full of glamour and intrigue. It slips down as easily as any cocktail.' Fern Britton

ESCAPE TO THE EMPIRE THEATRE WITH THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM MUSICAL THEATRE LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL.

1926. 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. Amid the glitz and glamour there are strange goings on and a plot afoot. Is everything Jack and Grace have worked so hard for about to come crashing down? And could this be curtains for The Empire?

In this perfect Christmas gift for theatre lovers, Michael Ball transports readers to the roaring twenties as he works his magic in this second Empire Theatre novel.

'Theatre legend Michael Ball writes evocatively and passionately about a world he knows so well. Another fabulous and entertaining read. I devoured it!' Santa Montefiore

'Secrets and scandals, intrigue, glamour and romance, and all the excitement and vibrancy of a theatre . . . there is never a dull moment from curtain rise to the final, action-packed showdown. ' Yorkshire Evening Post


Readers are loving A BACKSTAGE BETRAYAL

'A beautifully described evocative piece of the era with wonderful characters. Loved it' *****

'A lovely cosy read with a lot of excitement' *****

'Wonderful characters, great plot and a perfect setting' *****

'The second brilliant instalment in what I hope will be a long-running series' *****


Praise for THE EMPIRE

'A wonderful book. A love letter to the theatre' Rev. Richard Coles

'A fantastic book. Brilliant' Don Black OBE

'A wonderful read' Jeffrey Archer

'A golden debut - charming, funny and romantic' Cameron Mackintosh

'Takes you to the magical world of theatre' Rosie Goodwin



About the Author



Michael Ball OBE is a singer, actor, presenter and now author. He's been a star of musical theatre for over three decades, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical twice, he's also won two BRIT awards and been nominated for a Grammy. Michael regularly sells out both his solo tours and his Ball & Boe shows with Alfie Boe and has multiple platinum albums.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.77 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.02 Inches (D)
Weight: .64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Zaffre
Theme: 20th Century, General
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Ball
Language: English
Street Date: October 7, 2025
TCIN: 1006610399
UPC: 9781804182321
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-7022
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.64 pounds
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