Topaz Takes the Stage — Helen Bailey

Topaz L'Amour is thrilled: her hard work at Precious Gems Stage School is paying off and she's beaten hundreds of hopefuls to a role in a play. But when the leading lady refuses to attend rehearsals and is fired by the director, it looks as if the production is doomed. Worse still, Topaz has to share the part with her arch-rival Octavia Quaver from Rhapsody's Theater Academy. Will the play be ready on time? And if it is, who will be chosen for the opening night?