Moonlight Over Mayfair (Buckingham #2) by Anton du Beke

From Goodreads

With a new King on the throne tensions are rising in London and across Europe. Not yet recovered from the Great Depression there's talk of another war coming. Demonstrator dancer Raymond de Guise must hide his own views and put on a show for the rich and powerful guests of the Buckingham. But a lot can happen on the dancefloor - whispered conversations, secret relationships, clandestine messages passed - and Raymond soon finds himself in a position of both power and danger.

Raymond knows that keeping his budding relationship with chambermaid Nancy secret is now more important than ever. Nancy is finally feeling settled and at home in the Buckingham but has dreams of achieving so much more. What is she willing to risk to realise her dreams?

My thoughts

This is the second story in the Buckingham series by this Author.  My thanks to the Publishers via NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

With the threat and worry of another war possibly on the cards, as the country is recovering from the after effects of the great depression that caused problems for many people financially and healthwise.  A new King is on the throne and the country is coming to terms with the changes that are happening politically.  As Raymond de Guise continues to showcase his dancing skills for the residents and guests of the Buckingham.  He finds that he is perfectly placed to carry out certain roles that put him in a position of both power and at times danger.  In many ways he is the perfect go between, mixing with many different levels of society.

This is a read that kept me entertained both on and off the dance floor as Raymond finds himself in the thick of it.  He finds himself in a romantic relationship with Nancy one of the chambermaids, that is in the early stages.  She is an ambitious young woman and is well placed to help Raymond, but how far is she willing to go for love? 

The story touches on many things and is much more than a romance.  I will be looking forward to reading the next in the series, to see what happens to Raymond, Nancy and the other characters.