Eloise Moss

Eloise Moss is a British historian and author who specialises in modern British social and cultural history. The Secret Life of the Hotel explores the fascinating history of hotels as social institutions, examining how they have served as sites of glamour, scandal, espionage, refuge and reinvention throughout modern history. Moss draws on archival research to reveal the hidden stories that have unfolded behind hotel doors, from political intrigue and illicit affairs to social movements and cultural transformation. Her writing brings a fresh perspective to a subject that touches on class, gender, travel, privacy and the performance of identity in public spaces. Her audiobooks and books appeal to readers who enjoy social history that illuminates the everyday spaces and institutions that shape human behaviour and experience.