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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Jenny wrote on 18 January 2009:
Just wondered why there are now 2 covers for this book and the next book on your website. I think the one with the Photo on it is american istnt it? But I just wondered why it is now on your website when it never usedto be? (Yes, its the American edition - I thought my US readers deserved equal treatment! Julia)
Elle wrote on 18 January 2009:
Dear Julia Golding, I have read all of your Cat Royal books and I'm desperately awaiting 'Cat's Cradle' I am really looking forward to knowing what happens. Everyone loves Syd but I don't like him, i really want her to fall in love with JF or Frank. Once again, I adore your books!
Susanna wrote on 12 January 2009:
I have just finished reading Dury Lane. It's fun, exciting and really adventurous. The only problem is that you can't put it down!
May wrote on 09 January 2009:
These are the best books EVER!!!!!! I love to read and these books are such good reads.
Chazzy makrazi wrote on 07 January 2009:
OMG this book and all of the others are totally amazing. I've just finished Black Heart Of Jamaica and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone should absoloutly read this it is un-put-down-able!!!
emma wrote on 06 January 2009:
this is the first julia golding book i have read and it is the best book i have ever read
lerna wrote on 06 January 2009:
they should really make the cat royal series into a movie series like harry potter!!! they should also let us ask questions to Syd!!
flossyboots1969 wrote on 05 January 2009:
I read this to my son in FOUR bedtimes!!!!!! Good job it was school holidays! A brilliant story that would make a great drama serial, BBC (hint, hint), We're getting withdrawl symptoms now so I need to find more of your books for these cold winter evenings. Julia you have a great imagination!
Esther wrote on 05 January 2009:
Hi, Julia you said you're Book has been translated in Swedisch. Have you're books also been translated in German?? that would be great 'cause I'm german. I've read you're books in English until now but it would be cool to read them in my language. You're books are the best, you are the best. Don't stop writing!!!!!!!! (Yes, some titles are in German - the fantasy ones mainly. Julia)
lerna wrote on 04 January 2009:
i love the diamond of drury lane they should really make it a movie!!!! it would be way better than twilight even though i love both book series. julia you rock!!
Suzanna wrote on 04 January 2009:
I am 13 now but I started reading Julia Golding books when I was nine. This was the first one I ever read. I have read many other tiles by Julia Golding since then. But the Cat Royal series are still my favourite. I can't wait for cat's cradle to come out this year!
isla wrote on 03 January 2009:
i love this book it is gr8 i have read all of the books and wish i could read the next one soon thank you for making such a good book
Anna wrote on 02 January 2009:
Just last night I stayed up all night long to try and finish the book. I love it so much. My friends and I act out scenes and everyone loves them. I feel like Cat is my best friend. Keep writing these books and I'll keep reading!
syasya yusra wrote on 31 December 2008:
this book rocks!!!!!!!!!!!! it's one of the best!!! :)
Orla wrote on 27 December 2008:
These books are the best ever!How do you ask Cat and Pedro your questions? (You can ask Cat only on her page - see the side bar for her section. J)
Rijah wrote on 23 December 2008:
I absolutley LOVE The Diamond on Drury Lane!!!! It's SOOO awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Emmeline wrote on 22 December 2008:
this is my most favoritest book in the whole wide world, I mean i dont even have a real word for it!
Marjotte Miles wrote on 21 December 2008:
This book was simply wonderful. I could not stop reading it. I read it 3 times, while waiting for the second one !!! It's one of my favourit English book The plot is so enthralling. I really love the character of Cat Royal and have become quite attatched to her.
Annoymus wrote on 07 December 2008:
This book rocks!! I borrowed it of my teacher and she said it was brillant, i agree!!! I stayed up all night(untill half 6 in the morning!) just to read it!! (Hi Anon - it would be great if you could leave your first name! Julia)
Olive wrote on 03 December 2008:
This book was the best i think people would love it julia is one of my fave authers JULIA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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