{"product_id":"michael-ball-the-empire-paperback-book-2026347426","title":"Michael Ball The Empire Paperback Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Welcome to The Empire theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1922. 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.\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, 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen long-held rivalries threaten The Empire's future, tensions rise along with the curtain. There is treachery at the heart of the theatre 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?\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\u003cstrong\u003eOther Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Boe shows with Alfie Boe and has multiple platinum albums. The Empire is his first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASDA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338084266222,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-347426","price":9.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/9781804180570_T1.jpg?v=1784299942","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/michael-ball-the-empire-paperback-book-2026347426","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}