The White Octopus Hotel

Embark on a captivating journey to a magical hotel nestled in the Swiss Alps, where history, romance, and mystery intertwine with elements of time travel. This intriguing narrative weaves a rich tapestry of love and tragedy, as noted by bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Described by Kelly Link as an exquisite puzzle of fantasy, and by Publishers' Weekly as a beautiful yet bittersweet tale, this story unfolds with both charm and depth.In London, in the year 2015, Eve Shaw, a solitary art appraiser, encounters an intriguing silver-haired gentleman named Max Everly. As she shakes his hand, a palpable warmth and familiarity spark an unsettling sense of déjà vu. Intriguingly, Max shares his name with Eve's favorite composer, who lived over a century before, and yet, there's an inexplicable sense that their paths have crossed once before . . . but when and how?The narrative shifts back to 1935 within the grand, historic halls of the White Octopus Hotel, perched high amidst the snow-laden peaks of the Swiss Alps. Here, a much younger Eve and Max roam these lavish halls, seemingly lost in time. Both have faced significant life challenges—Eve from a family tragedy and Max from the horrors of the Great War. Despite these shadows, an improbable opportunity for love and healing lies just beyond a door, waiting for them to summon the courage to step through.