Complications
A Novel
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Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Scandal and tragedy erupt against the backdrop of an exclusive Paris hotel in Danielle Steel’s riveting novel.
Known for its luxurious accommodations and bespoke service, the Hotel Louis XVI has been the most lauded boutique hotel in all of Paris for decades, attracting an international clientele of the rich and famous. Now, after four years of renovations and the death of its legendary and beloved manager, it is set to reopen its doors at last. An esteemed group of loyal returning guests is set to descend upon the hotel, joined by a number of new faces who have managed to secure coveted bookings in the wake of last-minute cancellations.
Awaiting them all is the Louis XVI’s new manager, Olivier Bateau, an anxious man whose lack of experience leaves him unprepared. He and his level-headed assistant manager, Yvonne Philippe, both strive to continue the hotel’s tradition of excellence. But they quickly realize that anything can happen at any moment, and on one cool September evening, everything does.
A successful art consultant arrives at the hotel for the first time since her brutal divorce, and is surprised to find new love—if she is willing to risk her heart again. A new guest contemplates ending his life, and saves a life instead. A couple finds their once-in-a-lifetime trip interrupted by a tragic medical emergency, leaving the idyllic future they’ve long waited for hanging in the balance. And one of the hotel’s most high-profile guests, a French politician and assumed presidential candidate, holds a mysterious meeting in his suite that will threaten his life and legacy. Rocked by the events of this one fateful night, guests and staff alike brace themselves for the aftershock, as it quickly becomes apparent that more dramas and misfortunes are still in store.
Danielle Steel tells an unforgettable story about a famed hotel, where a few complications quickly escalate into a matter of life and death, changing the lives of everyone who passes through its doors.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
This dramatic novel enchanted us with romance, shocked us with scandal, and enticed our curiosity about the lives of the most privileged elite. Passion, betrayal, and true love abound at the opulent Hotel Louis XVI in Paris, which is finally reopening after years of renovation. Behind each closed door in the historic institution is a different enthralling story, from a young couple dealing with a perilous medical emergency to a powerful politician facing public disgrace. And throughout each of the captivating tales, the lovable but harried new manager, Olivier Bateau, works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the luxurious hotel running, even when everything seems to go wrong at once. Danielle Steel is masterful at crafting drama, and Complications kept us rapt with each intersecting tale. If you’ve ever felt curious about your fellow hotel guests, Complications is like a peek through the keyhole.
Customer Reviews
A Page Turner
Danielle Steele center’s this book around the famous luxury hotel in Paris called Louis XVI. This hotel was closed for renovations for 4 years. By the time they reopened, the head and most respected hotel manager had died, other staff members have retired, so there is a change in staff. When guests start arriving, more complications occur such as the new telephone and internet system fails, a guest has a heart attack, a murder occurs, will the hotel recover from these mishaps or will the complications continue to occur? Can anything good come out of all these complications? This book will have you turning the pages to find out.
Skip it!
Silly, predictable plot and characters. You could tell nothing out of the ordinary was going to happen. Written by the numbers and boring to boot. Don’t bother, even if you are normally a fan of this author. Its only saving grace is the short length.
Life’s a Complication!
An example of how life is a rollercoaster. You have to be there for all the ups and downs and enjoy the ride!