A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
A Gentleman in Moscow is set from 1918 through to the 1950s. It features the charmingly splendid Count Rostov who has been placed under house arrest at the luxurious Metropol Hotel situated opposite the Kremlin. Beyond the windows of his room Russia remains in turmoil for decades.
He must learn to live his life under the confines of his now small attic room stripped bare of all past luxuries. His daily adventures and encounters with new companions will whisk you through the hotel and its secrets, taking you on a journey of emotional discovery.
This book is filled with humour, enchanting characters and stunning detail. You will soon appreciate the small wonders and delights of life’s simple pleasures.
I dare you not to fall in love with Count Rostov!
Submitted by Fionnuala