A Gentleman in Moscow

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles follows Count Alexander Rostov, who is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol Hotel in Moscow after the Russian Revolution. Confined within the hotel’s walls, he builds an unexpectedly rich life through friendships, work and encounters with guests and staff. The setting becomes a small world in which the passage of time and changes outside the hotel are reflected in intimate relationships and daily rituals.

The novel combines historical context with character-driven storytelling, humour and close observation. Rostov’s circumstances require him to adapt, find meaning in a restricted life and notice possibilities where others might see only limits. Through the people he meets and the roles he takes on, Towles explores dignity, loyalty, friendship and the ways personal lives are shaped by larger political events.

This English-language paperback may appeal to readers of literary and historical fiction who enjoy an immersive setting and a character whose life unfolds over many years. It is a reflective novel about resilience and the unexpected richness of life within constraints.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780099558781
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Amor Towles
Publisher: Penguin Books
Recommended Age: 15+
Weight: Approx. 300-400 g
Delivery Time: 5-7 Business Days