Set against the backdrop of Russia's turbulent early 20th-century history, 'A Gentleman in Moscow' tells the tale of Count Alexander Rostov. Condemned by a Bolshevik tribunal for being an unabashed aristocrat, the Count is confined to a lifetime of house arrest in the Hotel Metropol, just a stone's throw from the Kremlin. Trading the luxury of his former suite for a cramped attic room, Rostov's life of leisure is forcibly transformed. Yet, within the hotel's walls, he discovers a new realm of experience and reflection. The narrative weaves through the fabric of a changing society, narrating Rostov's internal voyage of understanding and purpose amidst an ensemble of vibrant characters. Amor Towles elegantly constructs a tale of philosophical depth, wit, and humanity, inviting readers to reflect on the meaning of nobility and the richness of life stripped of former grandeur.