The Barman of the Ritz vs The Mad Wife: Which Should You Read?

Cover of The Barman of the Ritz The Barman of the Ritz Philippe Collin ★★★★☆ 3.9 376 pages · ≈ 6 h 58 m · Moderate

Paris, 1940. Despite the Occupation, the prestigious Ritz Hotel has managed to remain open. Its bar becomes a favorite spot for Nazis eager for a taste of French refinement. Its celebrated barman, Frank Meier, is forced…

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Cover of The Mad Wife The Mad Wife Meagan Church ★★★★☆ 3.9 321 pages · ≈ 5 h 57 m · Moderate

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the…

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The Barman of the RitzThe Mad Wife
Goodreads — 3.9 (173928)
Hardcover 4.0 (1) 3.7 (65)
Apple Books 4.0 (29) 4.0 (489)

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The Barman of the RitzThe Mad Wife
Ratings 29 173928
Pages 376 321

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