His first novel, Rules of Civility, only came out in 2011, becoming enough of a success that he was able to quit and become a writer full time, with A Gentleman In Moscow arriving five years later.

His first novel Rules of Civility was a breakout hit of 2011. His stay in suite 217 of the Hotel Metropol in Moscow – the very place the first Soviet constitution was drafted – inspired the ...

Moscow’s authorities have decided to rescind self-isolation rules, travel permits and walking ... infected remains and the battle against the novel coronavirus has not ended in the city.

Amor Towles, author of the bestseller "The Rules of Civility," discusses his latest book, "A Gentleman in Moscow," with WSJ's Lucy Feldman. Photo: Jeff Bush/The Wall Street Journal Forever 21 Was ...