A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Author: Amor Towles

Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction

Synopsis:

When, in 1922, thirty-year-old Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, he is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel near the Kremlin. An indomitable man of erudition and wit, Rostov must now live in an attic room as some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold. Unexpectedly, the Count's reduced circumstances provide him entry into a world of emotional discovery as he forges friendships with the hotel's denizens. But when fate puts the life of a young girl in his hands, he must draw on all his ingenuity to protect the future she deserves. Hailed for its humor, intrigue, and beautifully rendered scenes, this singular novel casts a spell as it relates the Count's endeavor to become a man of purpose.
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Format: Paperback, 496 pages

Setting: Russian Federation

Awards: Kirkus Prize for Fiction (2016), Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction (2016), Book of the Month Book of the Year Award for (2016), Dublin Literary Award for (2018)

Goodreads Rating: 4.32

*This book is pre-loved, but has been carefully looked through to ensure it is not missing any pages and is in good condition. All visible flaws have been documented in the product photos.