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Bennett, Arnold
1867
1931
Bennett, Enoch Arnold
Bennett, E. Arnold
The Grand Babylon Hôtel. Finnish
Loistohotelli Babylon
Romaani
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grand_Babylon_Hotel
Translation of: The Grand Babylon Hôtel
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
"Loistohotelli Babylon" by Arnold Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a grand London restaurant and revolves around Theodore Racksole, a wealthy American businessman, who has recently acquired the renowned Grand Babylon Hotel. The plot highlights the interactions between Racksole, his daughter Nella, and the hotel staff, including the enigmatic and proud head waiter, Jules, as they navigate the twists and turns that ensue after an unexpected dinner and mysterious happenings around the hotel. The opening of the book introduces readers to the opulent setting of the Grand Babylon Hotel, where Theodore Racksole arrives with his daughter Nella. As they settle into the atmosphere of the hotel, the narrative hints at underlying tensions and potential conflicts, notably involving the prideful service staff and a peculiar demand made by Racksole. This leads to the interactions with Jules and Miss Spencer, who both seem deeply enmeshed in the hotel's secrets. There's an intriguing dynamic established between the characters, suggesting layers of drama and suspense that unfold throughout the narrative. The engaging dialogue and rapid character introductions set the stage for a tale of adventure, power dynamics, and mystery within a glamorous backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 44.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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London (England) -- Fiction
Americans -- England -- Fiction
Millionaires -- Fiction
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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