innkeeper
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Often have I recalled the scene in John Buchan’s spy thriller “The 39 Steps” when the protagonist, Richard Hannay, tells his true but unlikely story to an innkeeper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
“It’s pretty usual for us in Humboldt County to get earthquakes,” said Chappelle, who is the innkeeper of Hydrangea Inn, which was built by her great-aunt in the 1930s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
The introverted Ms. Grade acknowledged that she was a most unlikely innkeeper.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2024
Audience members also got a glimpse of Olivia Colman as a Cockney innkeeper and Sally Hawkins as Wonka's mother.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2023
The innkeeper glanced from his paper and gave us a supercilious up-and-down look.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
The innkeepers are very friendly and anxious to help you explore the island.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2023
A couple in upstate New York became impromptu innkeepers for South Korean tourists over the weekend after the visitors became stranded in an intense blizzard.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
As part of the job, the innkeepers will receive a healthcare plan and two weeks of vacation, with room and board included.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
So here’s a tip that benefits travelers, innkeepers and even travel columnists: Use the O.T.A.s to do your research, but then book directly with the travel provider.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
“Kote, sir,” Kote replied in an indulgent tone that mothers use on children and innkeepers use on drunks.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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