From the author of the New York Times bestseller “Rules of Civility” comes a captivating tale of a man’s lifelong seclusion within a luxurious hotel.
Amor Towles, renowned for his absorbing and refined fiction that vividly brings historical eras to life, enthralled readers with his debut novel set in 1930s Manhattan. Critics and audiences alike were enchanted by his graceful and vibrant prose that captured the shifting mores and manners of a society on the brink of significant change.
In “A Gentleman in Moscow,” Towles transports us to yet another exquisitely depicted era, following the story of Count Alexander Rostov. In 1922, the Bolshevik tribunal deems him an unrepentant aristocrat, leading to his sentence of house arrest within the opulent Metropol, a grand hotel situated across from the Kremlin. Despite his reduced circumstances, Rostov, a man of erudition and wit, faces the tumultuous decades of Russian history unfolding outside the hotel’s doors from the confines of an attic room. Unexpectedly, these circumstances become the gateway to a profound journey of emotional exploration.
This novel overflows with humor, features a brilliant ensemble of characters, and presents one beautifully crafted scene after another, ensnaring readers with its enchanting spell. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the count’s pursuit of a deeper understanding of his own purpose and the essence of being a man with true intent.
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