Renate Orth-Guttmann Boeken

Set in a lavish hotel reminiscent of the Savoy, the story revolves around the intriguing disappearance of a German prince. Blending mystery with the opulence of early 20th-century luxury, the narrative unfolds within the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Babylon Hotel. Originally serialized in the Golden Penny, this novel showcases Arnold Bennett's keen observation of society and hospitality, paving the way for his later works.

Veteran rivals for an exclusive academic chair (recently endowed with $100,000 a year) do scholarly battle with each other in what the Washington Post Book World called a "delectable comedy of bad manners . . . infused with a rare creative exuberance". From the author of the award-winning Changing Places.