The Grand Babylon Hotel, Arnold Bennett
The Grand Babylon Hotel, Arnold Bennett
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The Grand Babylon Hotel

Author: Arnold Bennett

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 7 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/15/2022

Synopsis

When American millionaire Theodore Racksole and his twenty-three-year-old daughter Nella stumble upon The Grand Babylon Hotel, an exclusive London establishment, they are so struck by the fascinating building that Theodore decides to purchase it. But soon a criminal conspiracy arises that endangers that purchase, and Theodore and Nella must turn detective to protect it.

About Arnold Bennett

Arnold Bennett (1867–1931) was an English novelist renowned as a prolific writer throughout his entire career. The most financially successful author of his day, he lent his talents to numerous short stories, plays, newspaper articles, novels, and a daily journal totaling more than one million words.

About George Newbern

George Newbern has appeared in Father of the Bride, Father of the Bride II, Evening Star, Adventures in Babysitting, and many other films. On television, he has had roles on Scandal, Friends, Nip/Tuck, Hot in Cleveland, CSI, and more. He is also known for providing the voice of Superman in Justice League and for narrating audiobooks.

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

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