What does the cryptic crossword clue "Book chalet, otherwise hotel, given turbulent times (3,9)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CHALET (synonym="CHALET") + TIMES (synonym="TIMES") + H (synonym="hotel") = THEALCHEMIST The answer is THEALCHEMIST.

Book chalet, otherwise hotel, given turbulent times (3,9)

Guardian Cryptic #29317 | 10 Down | 2024-02-28 flower

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