Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced in 1922 to lifelong house arrestnot in a prison, but within the elegant walls of the Hotel Metropol. Stripped of his former status and confined to a small attic room, the Count faces the sweep of Russian history not from the battlefield or the streets, but from a grand hotel near the Kremlin.

Yet in this unlikely exile, a life rich in meaning unfolds. With grace, charm, and quiet resilience, Rostov finds purpose in small rituals and deep human connections, forming unexpected friendships with a brilliant young girl, a temperamental chef, and a wise concierge. When the fate of someone he loves is at stake, he must summon every bit of resourcefulness and courage within him.

Amor Towles weaves a tender, captivating tale of dignity, love, and endurancea reminder that even in confinement, the human spirit can remain free.