The Grand Babylon Hotel

Name: The Grand Babylon Hotel
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Arnold Bennett
ISBN: 9781911065715

Author: Arnold Bennett

Narrator: James Harrington

Unabridged: 6 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Interactive Media

Published: 07/19/2024

Categories: Fiction, Classic

Synopsis

Dive into the opulent intrigue of "The Grand Babylon Hotel" by Arnold Bennett. This captivating tale of mystery and romance unfolds within the luxurious confines of a prestigious London hotel. Theodore Racksole, an American millionaire, impulsively purchases the Grand Babylon and quickly finds himself entangled in a web of secrets, political intrigue, and scandal. Alongside his resourceful daughter, Nella, Theodore uncovers hidden dangers that threaten the hotel's grandeur. Rich in suspense and wit, Bennett's novel is a thrilling exploration of high society and the unexpected perils of wealth and power.

About Arnold Bennett

Arnold Bennett was a prolific English novelist and leading realist author during the early twentieth century. In addition to his fictional work, he also wrote selected nonfiction and criticism, including his insightful book How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Pramod on August 13, 2015

If you are looking for an amusing and easy to read novel with lots of mystery, political conspiracy, espionage and interesting characters all bound together with a splash of romance and humor then The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett can be a satisfying choice. Written in 1902, this is a pretty......more

Goodreads review by Pam on March 24, 2025

I’ve never read anything by this Edwardian writer but this is not exactly what I expected. He has decided to take a try here at a Prisoner of Zenda type story where obscure middle European princes are in dire need of help because of dastardly threats surrounding them. It’s not really giving much awa......more

Goodreads review by JimZ on March 02, 2021

This was a nice read. Three stars. 🙂 This novel was originally published in serial form in 1901…15 parts written in 15 days! It was sold (syndicated) to newspapers in England. Most of the chapters closed with a cliffhanger...like OMG!...how did that happen?...That person really died?... How did so-an......more