Hotel Du Lac
Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner, published by Penguin Adult in 1993, is a literary work that explores the life of Edith Hope, a romantic novelist who finds herself at the Hotel du Lac after a personal crisis. This edition, consisting of 192 pages, presents a narrative set against the backdrop of a traditional establishment that caters to a refined clientele. As Edith navigates her surroundings, she confronts her ideals and the complexities of her relationships, particularly with Mr. Neville, which offers her a glimpse of hope amidst her loneliness.
Readers will discover a story that delves into themes of romance and self-discovery while reflecting on the societal expectations of the 20th century. The novel captures the nuances of Edith’s character as she interacts with the other guests, revealing the intricacies of human connection and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. With its focus on the subtleties of life and relationships, Hotel Du Lac stands as a significant contribution to classic literature, inviting readers to reflect on their own ideals and choices.
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Winner of the Booker Prize
‘The Hotel du Lac was a dignified building, a house of repute, a traditional establishment, used to welcoming the prudent, the well-to-do, the retired, the self-effacing, the respected patrons of an earlier era’
Into the rarefied atmosphere of the Hotel du Lac timidly walks Edith Hope, romantic novelist and holder of modest dreams. Edith has been exiled from home after embarrassing herself and her friends. She has refused to sacrifice her ideals and remains stubbornly single. But among the pampered women and minor nobility Edith finds Mr Neville, and her chance to escape from a life of humiliating loneliness is renewed . . .
‘A classic . . . a book which will be read with pleasure a hundred years from now’ Spectator
‘A smashing love story. It is very romantic. It is also humorous, witty, touching and formidably clever’ The Times
‘Hotel du Lac is written with a beautiful grave formality, and it catches at the heart’ Observer
‘Her technique as a novelist is so sure and so quietly commanding’ Hilary Mantel, Guardian
‘She is one of the great writers of contemporary fiction’ Literary Review
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