Elizabeth Bowen 
The Hotel [EPUB ebook] 

It was an exciting time for young women of the 1920s as they embraced liberation from the pre–World War I traditions of their mothers. In the mild Mediterranean climate of the Italian Riviera, a rebellious young Sydney Warren cautiously tested her newfound freedom, developing an intimate relationship with the charming middle-aged widow Mrs. Kerr that caused rumors and speculation to stir among the wealthy British guests of a luxurious seaside hotel.



A sapphic affair simmers beneath the surface of Elizabeth Bowen’s captivating first novel, published in 1927. With its masterful storytelling, combined with Bowen’s keen observations and elegant prose,
The Hotel beautifully illuminates the contrast between the tranquil Italian setting and the underlying tensions among the privileged characters. The novel is a thoughtful exploration of social norms, personal identity, and the subtle dynamics of group interaction, resulting in a rich story that often relies on what is left unsaid as much as what is written on the page.

Tabela de Conteúdo

1. Quarrel

2. Sydney

3. Late for Lunch

4. Bathroom

5. Picnic

6. The Kiss

7. Out of Order

8. In the Drawing-Room

9. My Little Boy

10. Mr. Milton

11. The Dance

12. Any Hope?

13. Cemetery

14. Music

15. Lucid

16. Villa

17. P
âtisserie

18. I Do Want To

19. Tea-Garden

20. Mrs. Kerr

21. Valley

22. Rather Afraid

23. Next Corner

24. Kindness

25. Going Away