{"product_id":"the-empire-wonderful-a-lifelong-love-letter-to-the-theatre-reverend-richard-coles-9781804180570","title":"The Empire: 'Wonderful. A lifelong love letter to the theatre' Reverend Richard Coles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Empire Theatre, 1922, is a place of glitz and glamour, but the true magic lies in its cast of characters. Jack Treadwell arrives at the theatre, mesmerized by the stars, but soon learns that the real magic lies in the theatre's cast of characters. When rivalries threaten the theatre's future, tensions rise and a shocking secret waits in the wings. Can Jack discover the truth before it's too late, and the theatre he loves goes dark? \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bonnier Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to The Empire Theatre, 1922.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Jack Treadwell arrives at The Empire, in the middle of a rehearsal, he is instantly mesmerized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's stunning starlet Stella Stanmore and Hollywood heartthrob Lancelot Drake; and Ruby Rowntree keeps the music playing, while Lady Lillian Lassiter, the theatre owner and former showgirl, is determined to take on a bigger role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen long-held rivalries threaten The Empire's future, tensions rise along with the curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is treachery at the heart of the theatre and a shocking secret waiting in the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Jack discover the truth before it's too late, and the theatre he loves goes dark?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusical theatre legend Michael Ball brings his trademark warmth, wit, and glamour to this, his debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Empire was a Sunday Times No. 3 bestseller for w\/c 24\/10\/2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 294g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 128 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781804180570\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Ball","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44106344759546,"sku":"9781804180570","price":7.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1677838133019_book.jpg?v=1677917338","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-empire-wonderful-a-lifelong-love-letter-to-the-theatre-reverend-richard-coles-9781804180570","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}