The Diamond of Drury Lane
The Diamond of Drury Lane
Winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and the Nestle Children's Book Prize in 2006.
At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, Covent Garden,
This present day, being 1st January, 1790,
Will be presented the COMEDY, of
The Diamond of Drury Lane
(A comedy written in five acts by Miss Cat Royal.)
Cat Royal, orphan, adventurer and ward of the Theatre Royal, lives among the most gifted actors and musicians of the age. She rubs shoulders with the highest in society, and plays in the gutter of Covent Garden with the lowest. We are pleased to present to you her story, a tale of one hidden diamond, two bare-knuckle boxers, and three dread enemies...
With a New Musical INTERLUDE
by Mr Pedro Hawkins, late of Africa.
To which will be added a farce, called
The Mogul’s Tale
In which a hot air balloon will land on stage.
Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. First Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s.
Places for the boxes to be had from Mr. Smith at the stage-door of the Theatre.
No Persons to be admitted behind the Scenes without permission, nor any Money to be returned after the Curtain is drawn up.
Vivat REX.
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Alice wrote on 01 February 2012:
Is there going to be a movie made of the Cat Royal series because I love them and it would be awesome
Not yet.
kate wrote on 30 January 2012:
i love this book its great! but one question......are you writing another book i really want to know! :P
I'm always writing! Do you mean in this series?
vanessa wrote on 28 January 2012:
I thought that the book is amazing however i wish there a video of 'The Diamond of Drury Lane'.
Would be fun, wouldn't it!
shana wrote on 22 January 2012:
hi got both of my books for my birthday from my aunt who went to school with you louise songer
Ah yes - she is a fabulous musician!
confused wrote on 16 January 2012:
what are FAQ's
Frequently asked questions
starry wrote on 14 January 2012:
do you know when your next book will be published? If its not soon can you please write a new novella like cat coming back from scotland?
See FAQs. I will do something for the readership if the normal route is blocked.
starry wrote on 13 January 2012:
Hi Julia just wanted to ask which Cat book is your favorite? Thanks 4 adding the new poll :):)
I like episodes rather than a whole book.
starry wrote on 04 January 2012:
thx 4 info on audiobooks gonna download them all :) when will you add more polls?
Pressed for time at the moment but will do!
starry wrote on 04 January 2012:
can you get the cat royal books on audio cd as audio books?
Yes - the first three. I think you can also download theme on itunes.
mom2all wrote on 08 December 2011:
I am a mother of two and we have a busy life. This book got me back into reading and now I can't wait to read the next book. Thanks for helping me be a good example to my boys. Cat is such a good charecter to feel for.
Thanks Mom.
Jordan wrote on 07 December 2011:
Hi i loved this book it really is an awesome adventure for many people i really would like to know were you got inspired to write this book and were did all this characters come from did you base them off real life or pure imagination? I would really like to maybe if this cat royal is real what she is like cause write know i am living in Sarajevo Bosnia Herzegovina a country right next to Croatia. So yay.
Hi Jordan Cat Royal isn't a historic person but she fits in a real historical place and is surrounded by real characters like Mr Sheridan. You can find out more about the inspiration on my FAQ page.
Betta wrote on 01 December 2011:
hi julia! i've just finished writing my 220 paged book. Wow i didn't think that i'd ever finish writing it! Anyway... any advice on how i could try to get it published???
Congratulations! If it is for younger readers the best place to start is the reference book The Children's Writer and Artist's Yearbook (should be in your local library). It tells you everything you need to know.
BookWorm wrote on 30 November 2011:
Hi Dr. Golding! I still can't believe it's been almost two or three months since I posted on here. I thought you would like to know I finally wrote a novel! It's 35K, which is pretty short by most standards, but hey, it's MY 35K :) I was wondering, do you have any advice for a young writer who's completed his/her first novel?
First, well done! I'd suggest you get it read by friends and listen to their feedback. the first draft always needs improving - just how it goes!
Diamond wrote on 12 November 2011:
I have listened to this story on audio cd and its really good I just want to know the history behind it about what it was like in georgian britain at this time. Thanx x
Stephanie wrote on 11 November 2011:
Dear Julia, I am currently reading The Diamond of Drury Lane. It is very good except.... I was looking up the book and I read a Wikipedia article and it said what the diamond was!!!!!!!!!!!! :( Anyway it hasn't put me off I'm still reading the rest beacuse it's so good. (I'm on page 269.) Stephanie
How silly - I didn't post that by the way. Grrr.
starry wrote on 27 October 2011:
love the books! when is the next one coming out??
Watch this site for news!
Bee wrote on 24 October 2011:
I HAVENT READ THIS BOOK YET BUT I HAVE SAVED IT IN MY BOOK CLUB ACCOUNT IT SOUNDS GREAT I CANT WAIT TO READ IT
Aquamarina wrote on 17 October 2011:
I loved this book! It was hilarious! I hope this series never ends! TEAM FRANK! Lol.... What is your favorite character in the series apart from Cat?? THANKYOU! :D Aqua <3 xxx
I like my villains.
Gwendolyn wrote on 14 October 2011:
Was there really a Theatre Royal on Drury Lane? lol thanks! Gwen
Yes, absolutely.
Isabella wrote on 10 October 2011:
hi, just wanted to know what age rangethe Cat Royals would be? x
9 upwards - no upper limit.
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