“The Girl from the Grand Hotel is right up my alley. I love French history, the Cote d’Azur, and old Hollywood, so what’s not to love about this delicious novel inspired by true events and set in one of the most beautiful, most romantic places in the world? Camille Aubray captures the era in vivid and memorable detail.”

“Huge congrats to Camille Aubray for a terrific read! The Girl from the Grand Hotel is a delicious romp through the South of France, filled with a cast of Hollywood legends and wrapped in a tense spy thriller. I loved her dead-on depictions of bold-faced names of the day, like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Charles Laughton, and was swept away by the fast-paced story and canny twists. An exhilarating ride!”

“Hollywood movie stars mingle with Nazi spies in a feverish atmosphere combined with a touching love story. An intense page-turner you won’t want to put down!”

“The beauty of Aubray’s uncluttered prose…lends credence to the F. Scott Fitzgerald quote she uses to open the novel’s first part…The numerous real-life luminaries who pepper the story add a comforting gravitas and depth to the narrative, and Aubray hews close to their actual stories and personas…The Girl from the Grand Hotel offers an imaginative glimpse into recent history, one that entertains as it gives perspective.”

“Dazzling.”

“This is a great historically based novel that looks at the first Cannes Film Festival, with well-written characters and a story you want to keep reading. Historical fiction readers will enjoy this one.”

“Camille Aubray’s The Girl from the Grand Hotel begins as a beach read—and what a beach!—then evolves into a glossy-fearsome thriller partly based on true events…Readers who like the pageantry of galas and the upstairs-downstairs tensions of Downton Abbey should swoon at this breathtakingly imagined novel.”

“With sparkling characters and a riveting plot, Aubray’s latest will appeal to fans of old Hollywood and historical fiction in general.”

“Fun and surprising…Readers will be swept away.”

“A tasty blend of romance, mystery, and French cooking…Read on!”

“A delicious, atmospheric novel. You’ll be glad you’re along for the ride.”

“Aubray portrays her strong characters as intelligent, brave, and even ruthless women. This is historical fiction at its best.”

“Reminiscent of Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola…A fast-paced, drama-filled portrait of a family dynasty.”

“A group of deeply complex and beautifully written women…Aubray marries history, suspense, and womanhood in a story perfect for devouring.”

“Mozhan Navabi performs an enchanting narration of this robust historical fiction…Navabi’s rich voice will provide listeners with a captivating experience.”