ABOUT:
Set amongst the glittering backdrop of London’s iconic Savoy hotel, a young woman is forced to confront her troubled past as she uncovers the story of the hotel’s first female bartender who has been erased from the history books—”an exhilarating, tender read that will leave you smiling” (Fiona Davis, bestselling author).
Six years ago, Cinnamon Scott was a young writer on the rise in New York City. But since the sudden loss of her parents, she’s been stuck in place, retreating to a life of endless partying—made possible by the massive fortune she’s inherited. Despite their tragic loss, she and her older sister Rosemary have always had each other to lean on. But now, with Rosie living in London and about to give birth to twins, Cinnamon feels more lost than ever.
When Rosie is put on bedrest, Cinnamon flies to her sister’s side, where she’s temporarily living at The Savoy. Immediately swept away by the beauty and history of the legendary hotel and its famed American Bar, Cinnamon finds ample opportunity to distract herself. When the late shift bartender tells her the story of Ada Coleman, the woman who crafted the cocktail recipes The Savoy popularized in its famous handbook a century ago, Cinnamon is inspired by the bartender’s vivid stories of Ada’s fearlessness and can’t understand why Ada’s name is nowhere to be found.
After meeting a handsome historian researching the hotel and realizing that Ada is likely to be once again overlooked, Cinnamon must decide if she can overcome her demons and stand up for Ada’s story. And, along the way, she might just save her own story too.
PRAISE & REVIEWS:
“Last Call At the Savoy is about women taking a rightful place in history. Lush and three-dimensional and relevant to ladies today who still fight to be seen. Lift a cocktail to this debut!” —Jodi Picoult, #1 Bestselling Author
“This is a sweet story of a young woman growing into her own and realizing that life goes on, even after the unthinkable happens, and can still be beautiful even if it’s not what we’d imagined.” —Booklist
“Blissfully charming! Last Call at the Savoy is at once as decadent as its setting and as incisive as the forgotten history it uncovers. Like Cinnamon herself, a wryly frothy voice makes the story’s deceptive depths all the more surprising. This debut novel from Brisa Carleton went down like the smoothest martini.” —Julia Whelan, Award Winning Audiobook Narrator
“As a novelist, Brisa Carleton exhibits a genuine flair for originality and the kind of narrative driven storytelling style that raises her novel, Last Call At The Savoy to an impressive level of literary excellence. A fun and fascinating read from start to finish…” —Midwest Book Review
AUTHOR VISITS:
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