The Last Curtain Call
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publishing:11th Feb '27
£16.99
This title is due to be published on 11th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
A sparkling historical mystery from Celia Imrie, bursting with intricate strands and twists and turns, set in the theatrical world and with an exceptionally wonderful cast of characters.
The lives of two very different women cross over in the most remarkable way, in this sparkling historical mystery from bestselling author Celia Imrie.
ENGLAND, 1814
Becky Thomas is an actress, born into the world of the travelling theatrical company. She has never known anything except the hustle and bustle of theatre, and the thrills and spills of life on the road. All the world is a stage – but who is playing what part?
Elizabeth Coventry is the daughter of a judge. Unlucky in love, she longs for adventure away from her stifling parents – but she might get more than she bargained for when a handsome soldier crosses her path…
When Becky is forced to abandon a fellow actress’s baby son on the doorstep of Elizabeth’s family, she sets in motion an astonishing series of events, that sees their fates intertwined for a lifetime.
From the murky backstreets of London to the glory of the stage, from high society to the lowest of the low, from the perils of touring England’s towns to the beauty of Nice, an astounding mystery unfolds, bursting with intricate strands and thrilling twists and turns.
Praise for The Last Curtain Call * . *
"The Last Curtain Call is a sweeping tale of love, loss, secrets and the stage, played out against the irresistible backdrop of 19th-century Europe. A treasure of a book by a real national treasure." -- Jack Jewers
A sumptuous, meticulously researched historical mystery full of intrigue, secrets and twists. Cinematic and compelling, I couldn’t put it down or stop thinking about it after turning the last page -- Alex Brown
An entertaining read and skilfully plotted. I loved the historical detail. A real treat! -- Pamela Hartshorne
Praise for Meet Me at Rainbow Corner
Utterly charming and engrossing -- Joanna Lumley
Hugely enjoyable and meticulously researched. A must for anyone who likes wartime novels with a difference * Rosie Goodwin *
From the first to the last page, I was captivated by this brilliant novel, and simply didn't want it to end -- Jenny Ashcroft
A beautiful book about friendship, romance and courage set against a background of war and peril. I loved it -- Sue Cleaver
Thoroughly enjoyable! A meticulously researched and deeply evocative snapshot of the experiences of a group of feisty and determined women, who became GI Brides in World War 2 -- Fiona Valpy
ISBN: 9781526689900
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
368 pages
Unabridged edition