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The Grand Babylon Hôtel

by Arnold Bennett

Level C1 · AdvancedMystery30 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
30 chapters
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About this book

In the opulent Grand Babylon Hotel, an unexpected visitor orders a mysterious cocktail, disrupting the serene elegance of its smoking-room. Behind the scenes, staff like the formidable Jules and Miss Spencer brace for an upheaval that will shatter the hotel's calm facade.

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Contents

30 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Chapter Two HOW MR RACKSOLE OBTAINED HIS DINNER
03Chapter Three AT THREE A.M.
04Chapter Four ENTRANCE OF THE PRINCE
05Chapter Five WHAT OCCURRED TO REGINALD DIMMOCK
06Chapter Six IN THE GOLD ROOM
07Chapter Seven NELLA AND THE PRINCE
08Chapter Eight ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE BARONESS
09Chapter Nine TWO WOMEN AND THE REVOLVER
10Chapter Ten AT SEA
11Chapter Eleven THE COURT PAWNBROKER
12Chapter Twelve ROCCO AND ROOM NO. 111

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