HOTEL OF SECRETS

Carlotta Brentan narrates a historical romance set in the opulent city of Vienna. Maria Wallner must find a way to restore her family's hotel to its former glory, while Eli Whittaker must find out who has been selling top-secret American information across Europe. Their paths collide on New Year's Eve. Brentan captures Maria's bold determination, which is appropriate for a woman who has many obstacles to overcome, not the least are those she sets up herself. Eli is more reserved but no less determined, and Brentan ably portrays his quiet stubbornness. While it is refreshing for a historical romance to be set on the Continent, rather than in London, it is unfortunate that Brentan's accents for various characters are occasionally inconsistent or otherwise flawed. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2023]