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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Rosyx wrote on 11 March 2010:
I think the diamond of Drury Lane is just fantastic, I just could not put it down....
Laura wrote on 07 March 2010:
I just started this book a few days ago and I've nearly finished it! I do have to say it was hard to get into, but now I feel like I've bonded with the characters and can't wait to read Cat Amongst the Pigeons! I might read the Dragonfly series afterwards... :P Frank fan!
Holly wrote on 04 March 2010:
Julia- I love all your books! I own all of them and I can't wait for the next Cat Royal one! Please hurry to get it printed! I am addicted to your books! I saw you in Southampton a year or two ago with my school and it's since then that I've loved them! I've read all of them and I can't choose my favourite! They're too good! I love all the Cat Royals- but I've just re-read the Companions quartet (for the millionth time) and I love them too. I'm addicted to Drangonfly as well! I love your books!
kate c wrote on 02 March 2010:
i hated this book it was soooooo boring!!!!! it took me ages for me to get through it cos it was it was sooo boring!!!!!!!!!! (Sorry you felt like that - I never finish books I don't like - perhaps you should try that rather than suffer? Julia)
Katie M wrote on 27 February 2010:
I thought The Dimond of Drury lane was brill!! especially the part when Cat got stuck up in the hot air baloon and Pedro had to rescue her it was sooo cool ! Someone bought it for me for my birthday and from then I haven't stopped reading the Cat Royal Adventures !! from Katie m
Catherine wrote on 23 February 2010:
Hi, I'm Catherine in real life but my mates call me cat (as sure as the devil's in london!) and in christmas 09 i was given a copy of *Cat O'Nine Tails* and enjoed everypage. Since tyen I have read every book I can find or ordered from you Cat Royal series and can only hope you continue in feeding my need for more Cat! By the way why does Cat not want to settle down with Syd if she loves him so much/ I know shes a handfull and needs freedom, but still?! LOve and hugs, Cat (There's love and love, isn't there? J)
Emily Dawn wrote on 19 January 2010:
I LOVE this series so much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lerna wrote on 30 December 2009:
Dear Syd, why are you getting mad at Cat for the tattoo? She was asleep when she got it. She had had too much to drink and she fell asleep. It isn't her fault. (No Syd. Cat)
lerna wrote on 30 December 2009:
Dear Syd, why are you getting mad at Cat for the tattoo? She was asleep when she got it. She had had too much to drink and she fell asleep. It isn't her fault. (Syd IS NOT HERE!! Cat)
Rebekah wrote on 29 December 2009:
I have read dragonfly, cat among the pigeons and dimond of drury lane.
Sasha wrote on 15 December 2009:
Hi, i have just finnished the diamond of dury lane and am really looking forward to reading the second one. Your books are brilliant! But was just wondering how old is cat roughly? (See FAQS. J)
Helen wrote on 14 December 2009:
I really loved Diamond of Drury Lane! I can't wait to read the second. I have one question: how much older is Syd than Cat? (He's about four years older. J)
Jessica wrote on 06 December 2009:
Great book but can anyone tell me how Cat got arrested and who yet have found the diamond????? (The answers are in the book. J)
Tianna wrote on 04 December 2009:
Hi Julia!!!!! My name is Tianna and the first time i've ever read the dimond of dury lane was 1 month ago. If anyone is reading this, my name is Tianna and i made my name Julette. Sorry if you got confused:). Julia if you are reading this, i emailed you about a question that i would like you to answer for a biography on you!!!! Please reply and i will tell all my friends about you and your books!!!! Please reply to my question!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):): ):):):):):):):)):):):):):):) (HI I think I answered it a while ago. Best wishes Julia)
Julette wrote on 02 December 2009:
I rread this book and now i want it for Christmas!!!!:):):)
Julette wrote on 27 November 2009:
OMG you awsome and so are your books!!!!!
Naomi wrote on 14 November 2009:
I love your books! They're amazing! it has inspired me a lot. thank you for writing it!
Anna wrote on 14 October 2009:
Julia I am loving those books of yours they are amazing. My favourite part is when Cat goes in to jail.
Emily wrote on 11 October 2009:
i really loved your books! they r amazing! im a writer 2 tho im only in middle school. please keep writing the cat royal books. thanx! :)
RosiePosy wrote on 07 October 2009:
Thanks!! That was a great help!! :D
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