Publisher's Synopsis
The Grand Babylon Hotel is a novel written by Arnold Bennett and first published in 1902. The story takes place in London and follows the adventures of Theodore Racksole, an American millionaire who visits the Grand Babylon Hotel with his daughter Nella. While staying at the hotel, Racksole becomes suspicious of the hotel's owner, Felix Babylon, and begins to investigate his mysterious activities.As Racksole delves deeper into the hotel's secrets, he uncovers a plot to steal the famous ""Pasha diamond"" from one of the hotel's guests. With the help of Nella and a few other key characters, Racksole sets out to foil the thieves' plans and save the diamond.The Grand Babylon Hotel is a fast-paced thriller with elements of mystery, romance, and humor. The novel explores themes of wealth, power, and corruption, and offers a glimpse into the world of high society in early 20th-century London. Bennett's writing is witty and engaging, and the plot twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, The Grand Babylon Hotel is a classic work of suspenseful fiction that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
