From the acclaimed author of Rules of Civility comes a captivating novel that whisks readers away to an enthralling tale of a man confined to a luxurious hotel for the rest of his life.
Amor Towles, known for his mesmerizing and refined storytelling in his breakout debut, Rules of Civility, brought 1930s Manhattan to life with impeccable style and a captivating atmosphere, leaving readers and critics spellbound. NPR praised his graceful portrayal of a society on the brink of profound change.
In A Gentleman in Moscow, Towles once again transports us to an elegantly depicted era, this time following the story of Count Alexander Rostov. The year is 1922, and the Bolshevik tribunal deems him an unrepentant aristocrat, condemning him to house arrest in the Metropol, a magnificent hotel just across from the Kremlin. With the outside world undergoing tumultuous decades of Russian history, Rostov, an indomitable man of intellect and charm, finds himself confined to an attic room. However, within these reduced circumstances, he discovers a doorway to a far more expansive world of emotional revelation.
Filled with humor, a brilliant ensemble of characters, and beautifully crafted scenes, this extraordinary novel weaves a spellbinding narrative as it delves into the count’s quest to grasp the true essence of purpose and meaning in life.
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