The Listeners

In this captivating novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater, set in January 1942 at the opulent Avallon Hotel & Spa in West Virginia, general manager June Porter Hudson faces an extraordinary challenge. Tasked with preparing to welcome Axis diplomats amid the war, she must navigate the delicate balance between luxury and loyalty, while grappling with her staff's ties to the front lines. As intrigue mounts and tensions rise, June discovers that the sweetwater beneath the hotel is both a healing force and a potential threat, calling into question the true cost of hospitality.