The Girl from the Grand Hotel by Camille Aubray

In "The Girl from the Grand Hotel," the glittering Cte d’Azur in 1939 sets the stage for a dazzling historical novel as the first Cannes Film Festival unfolds amidst the looming shadow of impending war. Annabel Faucon, an American seeking refuge from heartache and a dead-end job in New York, finds herself thrust into the glamorous world of the Grand Hotel, where her uncle is the manager.

Assigned to monitor two enigmatic Hollywood arrivals—an inebriated screenwriter and a rebellious actor—Annabel becomes entangled in a web of intrigue as tensions rise with the arrival of Nazi guests. Amidst the frenzy of the festival, international spies lurk, and Annabel finds herself embroiled in murder and espionage. Racing against time, she must disrupt a secret Nazi communications system to thwart their sinister plans.

Drawing inspiration from true events and the histories of iconic hotels on the Cte d’Azur, the novel immerses readers in a world populated by real-life luminaries like Marlene Dietrich, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Cagney, and Mae West. Against the backdrop of glamour and uncertainty, Annabel navigates a perilous landscape where alliances shift and betrayal lurks around every corner.

With its blend of intrigue, romance, and historical detail, "The Girl from the Grand Hotel" is a captivating page-turner that transports readers to a bygone era of Hollywood glamour and geopolitical upheaval. Rich in atmosphere and suspense, it offers a thrilling glimpse into a tumultuous period in history, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance and ordinary individuals are called upon to confront extraordinary challenges. ❤️📚❤️