{"product_id":"barman-of-the-ritz-trade-paperback","title":"Barman of the Ritz (Trade Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER NOW! The estimated release date is 28 November 2026. Please note your complete order will only ship once the Pre-Order item becomes available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Immediate Bestseller | A Bloomberg Best Book of 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Philippe Collin is a magnificent storyteller. This novel fascinates at every turn.'\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eElle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the Ritz becomes the Nazis' favourite spot, its Jewish bartender has no choice but to keep working.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis, 1940. Despite the Occupation, the prestigious Ritz Hotel has managed to remain open. Its bar becomes a favourite spot for Nazis eager for a taste of French refinement. Its celebrated barman, Frank Meier, is forced to adapt to this new clientele. But he is hiding a secret that no one can find out: he is Jewish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith every word and smile, the atmosphere becomes more and more suffocating. Yet Frank refuses to flee. With the unwitting help of the Nazis, Frank eventually uncovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"replace_description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esecrets that help keep him and his loved ones alive - especially Luciano, his young apprentice, and Blanche, wife of the director of the Ritz and Frank's impossible love - both of whom are Jewish too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"replace_description\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBetrayal, lies, and backstabbing raise the stakes for the bartender - with Frank always just one step ahead of fate.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"replace_description\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on a true story,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Barman of the Ritz\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis as chilling as it is fascinating.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philippe Collin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47615186698418,"sku":"9781529956405","price":356.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9191\/8002\/files\/9781529956405.jpg?v=1784028753","url":"https:\/\/www.wordsworth.co.za\/products\/barman-of-the-ritz-trade-paperback","provider":"Wordsworth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}