“The Barman of the Ritz” reaches #1 on Finland’s bestseller list

23/06/2026

Philippe Collin’s The Barman of the Ritz continues its remarkable international success, reaching #1 on Finland’s bestseller list.

Inspired by the true story of Frank Meier, the legendary bartender of the Ritz Hotel during the Nazi occupation of Paris, the novel has become a major international success. Originally published in France in 2024, it has been translated into 30 languages.