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Hotel Dulac

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Hotel du Lac tells the story of Edith Hope, a romance novelist who escapes to a Swiss hotel after a scandal.

There, she encounters various guests and reflects on her life and relationships.

The novel explores themes of love, independence, and the complexities of human connection.

Through Edith's introspective journey, Brookner examines the constraints and expectations placed on women in society.

Hotel du Lac is a beautifully written and poignant exploration of self-discovery.

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as the novel that awarded Anita Brookner the Man Booker Prize in 1984.
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