Prudence Emery Livres

Set in the vibrant atmosphere of 1960s London, the story unfolds at the prestigious Savoy Hotel, where a mix of glamorous characters, including a volatile Broadway producer, a high-maintenance Indian raja, and a stunning film star with eccentric tastes, gather. The excitement turns to chaos when the murder of a showgirl occurs, jeopardizing the reputation of the hotel and igniting a scandal that could unravel their lavish lives.

This memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of iconic film stars from the 1960s, capturing their personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections, the author reveals the vibrant culture of Hollywood during this transformative decade, highlighting the impact these stars had on cinema and society. The narrative delves into their relationships, career challenges, and the evolution of their public personas, providing readers with a rich tapestry of nostalgia and insight into a pivotal era in film history.

"An atmospheric, entertaining new mystery series introducing a plucky Canadian heroine and set in the world's most famous hotel. It's 1968. London is in full swing and the Savoy Hotel is at the height of its legendary glitz and glamour, welcoming the rich, famous and aristocratic into its rarified world of perfection. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton are squabbling in the American Bar while Noël Coward drinks champagne. Royals wait upstairs in luxurious suites for discreet encounters. In short, all is as it should be at the Savoy. If only it weren't for the dead body in River Suite 610. Could it be murder at the Savoy? Impossible! Who could have done such a thing? Suspicion falls upon Priscilla Tempest, the quick-witted Canadian head of the Savoy press office who has a penchant for champagne, the wrong sort of men--and trouble. When it is discovered that Priscilla had been with the deceased--a notorious international arms dealer--the night before he was found dead, she is questioned by Scotland Yard Inspector Robert "Charger" Lightfoot and is suddenly under the unforgiving eye of her boss, the Savoy's straitlaced general manager, Clive Banville. Her job on the line, her life in danger, Priscilla must elude the police and the general manager's duplicitous wife, ward off the amorous advances of a famous drunken actor, and discover whether that really was a member of the royal family seen leaving the victim's suite shortly before his body was discovered. Death at the Savoy is an intoxicating blend of mystery, suspense and humour. And it's just the beginning!"-- Provided by publisher