Hotel Exile

"Hotel Exile" by Jane Rogoyska explores the storied history of the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, a famed gathering place for artists, writers, and political figures since 1910. The book vividly recounts the diverse lives of its guests—from exiles fleeing Nazi Germany and Holocaust survivors to German counterintelligence officers during the Occupation—offering a nuanced portrait of a place deeply intertwined with the tumultuous events of the 20th century. Through empathetic storytelling, it illuminates the complex emotions and moral dilemmas faced by those connected to this historic hotel.