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Monte Carlo by Moonlight
'Heart-breaking, heart-lifting, and enchanting' CAROL KIRKWOOD
'Downton Abbey with dance' SANTA MONTEFIORE
Welcome to 1960s Monte Carlo, a world of glitz, glamour, scandal and betrayal...
Princess Grace of Monaco has invited the world-famous Forsyth Variety Company to perform at her annual high society ball. Monaco is in the heat of its preparations for the Grand Prix when the Forsyth family makes their emotional return to the city, stirring up painful memories for father Ed Forsyth.
When daughter Evie Forsyth meets Formula 1 driver Charles, their chemistry is unforgettable and a passionate affair begins. Meanwhile her brother Cal Forsyth is on location with Hollywood's biggest star, his new glittering career shaken by the arrival of a stranger from his past.
As the past and present collide in the sun-drenched French Riviera, will dangerous secrets destroy the Forsyth family once and for all?
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Readers love Anton du
'You won't be disappointed!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Captivated me from beginning to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Full of gossip and glamour, wealth and privilege' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'You feel as if you're watching the story unfold' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I just couldn't put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Downton Abbey with dance' SANTA MONTEFIORE
Welcome to 1960s Monte Carlo, a world of glitz, glamour, scandal and betrayal...
Princess Grace of Monaco has invited the world-famous Forsyth Variety Company to perform at her annual high society ball. Monaco is in the heat of its preparations for the Grand Prix when the Forsyth family makes their emotional return to the city, stirring up painful memories for father Ed Forsyth.
When daughter Evie Forsyth meets Formula 1 driver Charles, their chemistry is unforgettable and a passionate affair begins. Meanwhile her brother Cal Forsyth is on location with Hollywood's biggest star, his new glittering career shaken by the arrival of a stranger from his past.
As the past and present collide in the sun-drenched French Riviera, will dangerous secrets destroy the Forsyth family once and for all?
***
Readers love Anton du
'You won't be disappointed!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Captivated me from beginning to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Full of gossip and glamour, wealth and privilege' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'You feel as if you're watching the story unfold' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I just couldn't put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2025
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April 20, 2026
What a fabulous ride
I've been a huge fan of Anton Du Beke for many years, since the start of Strictly Come Dancing. I adored his dancing, and his humor. But a writer? I really wasn't sure. But I am now! This is the first of Anton's books I have read, and I loved it. Believable characters, a fabulous setting (Monaco on Grand Prix weekend - what's not to love?). And a plot with more twists and turns and excitement than the Grand Prix circuit. I will definitely be reading more. Recommended reading.
I've been a huge fan of Anton Du Beke for many years, since the start of Strictly Come Dancing. I adored his dancing, and his humor. But a writer? I really wasn't sure. But I am now! This is the first of Anton's books I have read, and I loved it. Believable characters, a fabulous setting (Monaco on Grand Prix weekend - what's not to love?). And a plot with more twists and turns and excitement than the Grand Prix circuit. I will definitely be reading more. Recommended reading.
February 10, 2026
Gutted I didn’t enjoy this book as I had such high hopes plus I love Anton De Buke! Just found the chapters too bitty and there’s too many characters woth a storyline it gets confusing.
August 28, 2026
A Mystery With Many Players
This is like a film, set in Monaco with The Grand Prix, a charity variety show and a film set.
An homage to his mentor, Anton’s lead character is Ed Forsyth, the leader of a family travelling variety show. In Monaco at Princess Grace’s request - a series of events unfold and all is not well.
A bit formulaic, the story unfolds slowly but had just enough interest to keep me reading.
Good, imaginable characters but maybe too much padding which is why in a film it would flow faster.
Enjoyable but not remarkable.
This is like a film, set in Monaco with The Grand Prix, a charity variety show and a film set.
An homage to his mentor, Anton’s lead character is Ed Forsyth, the leader of a family travelling variety show. In Monaco at Princess Grace’s request - a series of events unfold and all is not well.
A bit formulaic, the story unfolds slowly but had just enough interest to keep me reading.
Good, imaginable characters but maybe too much padding which is why in a film it would flow faster.
Enjoyable but not remarkable.
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March 28, 2026Lovely to be back with Cal and Evie and the Forsythe troop. This time ( surprise, surprise ) in Monte Carlo. Giving a charity concert for HRH Princes Grace. Cal is working on a film set nearby. Lots of shenanigans, naturally. But I enjoyed it.
January 30, 2026
Prefer The Buckingham books but a pleasant enough story. Reminded me of my visit to Monte Carlo last year.
March 23, 2026
Another great book from Anton!
April 9, 2026
Not as good as the Buckingham Hotel series. Too much motor racing for me!
July 11, 2026
Perfect
What a fantastic read - loved the characters each with their own secrets - can’t wait for the next book !
What a fantastic read - loved the characters each with their own secrets - can’t wait for the next book !
September 21, 2026
Terrible terrible book. Too many characters. The chapters are far too long, it felt never ending. Waiting for the plot and it only started getting fairly interesting chapter 17, only to disappoint.
June 11, 2025
I think this was better than the first of the series. It made me feel that I wanted to go and see Monte Carlo despite the cost
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