The Louis XVI has been Paris's most lauded boutique hotel for decades, attracting an international clientele of the rich and famous. Now, after four years of renovations, it is finally set to reopen, with an esteemed group of loyal guests returning to the hotel. Awaiting them all is the inexperienced new manager, Olivier Bateau, and his level-headed assistant manager, Yvonne Philippe. Both strive to continue the hotel's tradition of excellence, but they realise that anything can happen and, on one cool September evening, it does. Rocked by the events of this one fateful night, the consequences will be felt by all.

Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel is a bestselling author known for her emotionally driven novels about love, family, and resilience. Born on August 14, 1947, in New York City, she has published over 190 books, with more than 800 million copies sold worldwide. Her works have been translated into 43 languages, with many adapted for television. Renowned for her prolific writing, Steel continues to captivate readers globally with her timeless stories.