The Grand Babylon Hotel
Theodore Racksole, an American millionaire visiting London with his daughter Nella, is told that the Grand Babylon Hotel does not serve steak and a bottle of Bass, so he buys the hotel on the spot. He then discovers that his new property is full of secrets. A waiter behaves strangely, a young man dies in his room, a German prince fails to arrive for an appointment, and the hotel's cellars and Thames-side moorings hide more than wine. Bennett wrote the book quickly as a serial in 1901 and published it in 1902, and it was his first popular success. It is a light, fast comedy of intrigue set among the very rich, with Nella Racksole as its most capable character. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Grand Babylon Hotel
The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Grand Babylon Hotel in the public domain?
Yes. The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Grand Babylon Hotel?
About 4 h 32 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Grand Babylon Hotel?
The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
