{"product_id":"murder-at-the-hotel-orient-9781668089262","title":"Murder at the Hotel Orient","description":"\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Maid\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTourist Season\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Grand Budapest Hotel\u003c\/i\u003e comes this spicy whodunnit inspired by a real love hotel, which legend claims has existed forever, luring lovers inside for a night of debauchery.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn modern Vienna, American ex-pat Sterling Lockwood is the loyal Concierge at the infamous Hotel Orient. Cameras are forbidden, aliases are required, and every guest has something to hide. For those seeking illicit liaisons, Sterling is the perfect concierge. Sultry and poised, she's the ultimate keeper of secrets, including her own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But when dawn breaks and two guests are found dead in their suite, Sterling must break the Orient's sacred code of discretion, turning detective to find a killer and clear her own name. Alongside Fernando, her quick-witted friend and bellhop, she will risk everything to solve this double murder haunted by the past, in a city with a fetish for nostalgia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Don't be shy darling, ring the bell...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alessandra Ranelli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallery\/Scout Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.21h x 5.21w x 1.11d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668089262\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlessandra Ranelli is a queer American writer living in Vienna, Austria. \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Hotel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eOrient \u003c\/i\u003eis her first crime novel. She has the full support of the real Hotel Orient, and has been allowed access to all its rooms, even the secret ones. As part of her extensive book research, she left her career as a pastry chef and became a hotel receptionist. She is currently writing her second novel. Alessandra is known for her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eModern Love essay \"Two Kisses We Never Talked About.\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Alessandra Ranelli \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":67804807692445,"sku":"9781668089262","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_fcb6ac9a-2392-4c33-be43-93d19b69fd34.jpg?v=1794383496","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/murder-at-the-hotel-orient-9781668089262","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}