
By Arnold Bennett
Chapter One THE MILLIONAIRE AND THE WAITER
Chapter Two HOW MR RACKSOLE OBTAINED HIS DINNER
Chapter Three AT THREE A.M.
Chapter Four ENTRANCE OF THE PRINCE
Chapter Five WHAT OCCURRED TO REGINALD DIMMOCK
Chapter Six IN THE GOLD ROOM
Chapter Seven NELLA AND THE PRINCE
Chapter Eight ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE BARONESS
Chapter Nine TWO WOMEN AND THE REVOLVER
In the glittering heart of a seaside resort, the Grand Babylon Hotel stands as a temple of elegance, its marble corridors echoing with whispered conversations and the soft clink of crystal. Within its famed smoking room, the impeccably dressed patrons gather beneath ornate chandeliers while Jules, the legendary head waiter, orchestrates service with a precision that borders on art. The routine serenity is shattered when a mysterious, well‑heeled stranger orders an obscure cocktail called an Angel Kiss, demanding that it be noted for future evenings.
The request draws the attention of Miss Spencer, the hotel’s keen‑eyed administrator, and sets off a chain of curious encounters—an unexpected prince slipping through the doors, a concealed revolver, and a cryptic note concerning a missing guest. As alliances form and secrets surface, the polished façade of the Grand Babylon begins to wobble, hinting at a larger, hidden drama beneath its polished surface. Listeners are invited to step into this world of refined intrigue, where every whispered order could change the course of the night.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (382K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Reed, and David Widger
Release date
2001-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1931
Best known for bringing the everyday life of England's Potteries to vivid life, this prolific writer turned ordinary streets, families, and ambitions into memorable fiction. His novels helped bridge Victorian storytelling and modern literary realism.
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