Complications

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She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

The assistant manager had retired after Lavalle’s death, unable to conceive of being the adjutant to a less extraordinary general, and had moved to a home in Spain.Story starts with the Grand Reopening (after 4 years of renovations) of the famous hotel Louis XVI in Paris. Lavalle had convinced the owners at last to add the high-­tech features which were essential to their younger clients now. People in hotel circles considered him a dark horse choice, but the owners of the Louis XVI had liked him when they’d met in London. There is repetition of information especially regarding Gabrielle’s ex-husband and his new Russian bride. As I have come to realise with many recent Danielle Steel novels of late, Complications is another story by the popular author that falls into the imparting information style framework rather than delving into any plot issues at depth.

But they quickly realize that anything can happen at any moment, and on one cool September evening, everything does. Awaiting them all is the Louis XVI’s new manager, Olivier Bateau, an anxious man whose lack of experience leaves him unprepared. Thanks to Louis, she no longer had to work, and was enjoying her retirement on the Riviera, with fond memories of him. A female nearby to the patient does her best to help with the situation too and this is how the couple meet.He and his level-headed assistant manager, Yvonne Philippe, both strive to continue the hotel’s tradition of excellence. While I enjoyed Gabrielle and Alaistair's stories, the novel didn't hold my attention like Steel's previous books. Despite the tragedy, setbacks and pain, a heartwarming romance sparks between two characters based at the hotel. A vicious cancer had taken him in its grip halfway through the renovation, and devoured him quickly. They were essentially strangers to each other, and Albert was stunned when his father left him his entire estate.

We are then introduced to a variety of guests that include a physician, a prime minster, an art consultant, and a couple celebrating their respective divorces.

One of the characters is a French politician who cheats on his wife with a member of the opposite sex. For me the journey taken by both the guests and the staff is an interesting look into what goes on behind the scenes of peoples lives that are brought together in extraordinary circumstances. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

He and his level-headed assistant manager, Yvonne Philippe, both strive to continue the hotel's tradition of excellence. Throughout the novel, the protagonists encounter criminal affairs, devastating diagnoses, and life-changing decisions while mustering the courage to confront the past to bravely face the future. Complications is a riveting story of scandal and tragedy set against the backdrop of an exclusive Paris hotel from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel Known for its luxury and discrete service, the Hotel Louis XVI in Paris has attracted an international clientele of the rich and famous for many decades. Complications revolves around a luxury hotel in Paris, Hotel Louis XVI, that has been around for decades, which has recently undergone renovations over a four-year period.Complications in real life forever change us, the ones these characters face certainly changed them. Perhaps her early work was wonderful; I don't know as I don't remember reading anything by her when I was young. Sadly this book is schizophrenic—the story of Allaister and Gabrielle is classic Steel and an enjoyable story with pleasant privileged people. He had left his longtime companion, Ghislaine, the head housekeeper, a generous sum too, and she retired to a small, pretty apartment in Cannes shortly after his death.