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The Hotel on Place Vendome: Life, Death, and Betrayal at the Hotel Ritz in Paris (Hardcover)

By Tilar J. Mazzeo

$26.99
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ISBN: 9780061791086

Published: Harper - March 11th, 2014

Author Tilar Mazzeo brings to life the magic of the Hotel Ritz, the glorious luxury hotel in the heart of Paris, during the Occupation. Despite the raging war, the hotel carries on becoming the headquarters for Hermann Goring and home to the rich and famous, including Coco Chanel. Rich in atmosphere and intrigue, The Hotel on Place Vendome is a fascinating portrait of Paris, World War II and a hotel that somehow survived it all and continues to thriveto this day. 

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All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Anthony Doerr

$29.00

ISBN: 9781476746586

Availability: Available at Wholesaler

Published: Scribner - May 6th, 2014

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I bypassed this book originally because I have had my fill of World War II books, but decided to read it when I heard the rumor (false), that the author is related to writer Harriet Doerr. I’m glad I changed my mind! All the Light We Cannot See weaves together interesting characters, a captivating plot, beautifully rendered settings, a lyrical writing style and multiple layers of metaphor and meaning into an imminently readable and unforgettable novel.

 

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