Experience one of the most beloved novels of the 21st century with A Gentleman in Moscow, the internationally bestselling standalone historical fiction novel by Amor Towles. Named a New York Times Readers' Choice: Best Books of the 21st Century, this unforgettable story combines rich historical detail, unforgettable characters, wit, and timeless themes of resilience, purpose, and hope.

A Gentleman in Moscow is a standalone novel and is not part of a series.

In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced by a Bolshevik tribunal to spend the remainder of his life under house arrest inside Moscow's luxurious Hotel Metropol. Once a privileged aristocrat, Rostov is stripped of his wealth and status and relocated to a small attic room while the world outside undergoes decades of political upheaval, revolution, and war.

Though confined within the walls of a grand hotel, Rostov discovers that life continues to offer extraordinary friendships, unexpected love, meaningful purpose, and profound joy. As the years pass, the hotel's colorful residents become his family, and the Metropol transforms into an entire universe filled with humor, heartbreak, and remarkable human connection.

Elegantly written and deeply moving, A Gentleman in Moscow is a masterful celebration of grace under pressure, personal resilience, and finding freedom even when circumstances seem impossible.

A Gentleman in Moscow – An Award-Winning Standalone Historical Fiction Novel

Perfect for fans of The Lincoln Highway, All the Light We Cannot See, The Nightingale, The Book Thief, The Paris Library, and The Rose Code, this acclaimed novel blends historical fiction, literary fiction, unforgettable characters, humor, and emotional storytelling into a truly unforgettable reading experience.

Product Details

Title: A Gentleman in Moscow

Author: Amor Towles

Format: Paperback

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Historical Fiction
• Literary Fiction
• Contemporary Classics
• Book Club Fiction
• Historical Literary Fiction

Pages: 496

Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.3 x 5.4 inches

Publication Date: March 26, 2019

Features:

• Standalone novel
• New York Times bestseller
• Over 2 million copies sold
• New York Times Readers' Choice: Best Books of the 21st Century
• Historical fiction
• Literary fiction
• Book club favorite
• Set in Moscow's Hotel Metropol
• Character-driven novel
• Award-winning storytelling

Author Biography

Amor Towles is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, The Lincoln Highway, and Table for Two. His internationally acclaimed novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Renowned for his elegant prose, memorable characters, and richly immersive storytelling, Towles lives in Manhattan with his wife and two children.