The first book in a compelling historical family saga set in Berlin! Perfect for fans of Liz Trenow, Jennifer Robson, Liliy Graham and Suzanne Kelman. T h e lives of th ree families are shaped by the fate of a nation… Berlin, Germany The son of a sweetmaker, Karl Jochum has ambitions for a life beyond his father’s shop. Through hard work and perseverance he determines to open a café in Berlin where the Emperor will one day dine. As the city grows and prospers, so too does Karl’s business empire, and he rises to become the proprietor of Europe’s finest and most luxurious hotel. Situated close to Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, the Hotel Quadriga is a glorious monument to Imperialist Germany. Behind its grand façade, the lives of Karl and his wife Ricarda , along with their two daughters, Viktoria and Luise , are enacted, together with the wealthy Kraus and aristocratic von Biederstein families. From its first opening in the splendour of the Imperial era, through the tragedy of the First World War, the anarchy of revolution and the wild abandon of the 1920s, to the dramatic rise of Hitler, the Hotel Quadriga is the palatial background to an epic saga, which charts the fate and fortunes of three families whose lives are irrevocably entwined. Will these changing times bring the famil ies — and their country — closer together ? Or leave them more divided than ever before? One thing is for sure — all their lives are about to change forever… THE HOTEL QUADRIGA is the first book in the Hotel Quadriga Saga Trilogy: a powerful multi-generational family saga set between the founding of the new German Empire in 1871 and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. ‘the best family saga I’ve read in years … An engrossing novel!’ – Netta Martin, Annabel ‘A vortex of passion, ambition, revenge and nightmare.’ – Chislehurst Times ‘An extremely readable and enjoyable book’ – The Book Journal ‘Told with all the exuberance and conviction of a natural … a stunning picture of that most alluring of cities, Berlin. This is a tremendous read’ – Sarah Harrison ‘A word of mouth winner’ – Publishing News ‘This is one of those books that, like a Strauss waltz, gathers up its readers into an exhilarating partnership that leaves an impatience for more.’ – Alan Bignell, Kent Messenger ‘The setting is fascinating – and the story full of life.’ – Gravesend Reporter ‘Creates fear and emotional tension that only a sequel will relieve.’ – Durham Northern Echo ‘A sweeping story’ – Woman’s World ‘An absorbing read.’ – Devon Herald Express ‘A fine historical romance.’ – Angus County Press ‘a first novel of promise.’ – Derek Naylor, Yorkshire Evening News ‘Its ambitious panorama and character mix are bound to attract readers.’ – Books THE HOTEL QUADRIGA SAGA TRILOGY : BOOK 1: The Hotel Quadriga BOOK 2: Viktoria BOOK 3: Children of Their Time