The Barman of the Ritz
Paris was occupied by German troops from June 14, 1940, to August 25, 1944: 1,533 nights. One thousand five hundred and thirty-three nights during which the Ritz was transformed from a luxury hotel into a stomping ground for the Nazi
Paris was under German control from June 14, 1940, to August 25, 1944, a span of 1,533 nights. During this time, the Ritz Hotel was turned into a hub for Nazi leaders. The story of The Barman of the Ritz, a novel based on real events and individuals, delves into the dark years in France. Frank Meier, the barman in the novel, is both real and fictional, alongside other characters inspired by various individuals in his entourage during those times. The diary excerpts are fictional, crafted to illuminate the extraordinary life of Frank Meier.
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