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A Gentleman in Moscow

September 6, 2016

gentleman in moscow

When he is thirty-three Count Alexander Rostov finds himself sentenced by the Bolsheviks to house arrest at the Metropol, a prestigious hotel in the theater district of Moscow. Initially, it doesn’t ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, historical fiction, literary, Russia, Viking

Rules of Civility

August 9, 2012

rules of civility

  It is a rare occasion when the title of a book not only hints at the plot but perfectly describes the stylistic tone as well. The Rules of Civility is just such a book and it is a grand ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 1930s, book clubs, debut, historical fiction, New York City, Viking

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