Rules of Civility
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles, published by Sceptre in 2012, is a work of fiction that immerses readers in the vibrant social landscape of New York City during the late 1930s. The narrative follows twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent, who finds herself in a second-rate jazz bar on New Year’s Eve, where a chance encounter with a handsome banker propels her into the upper echelons of society. As she navigates a world filled with cocktail parties and glamorous settings, Katey discovers the complexities of wealth and social status.
In this edition, readers will explore themes of romance and coming of age against the backdrop of historical events. The story delves into the intricacies of social dynamics and the rules that govern them, highlighting how quickly fortunes can change. With 335 pages, this literary work offers a rich tapestry of urban life and the challenges of maintaining one’s identity amidst the allure of glamour and privilege.
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The unforgettable debut by the million-copy bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow, The Lincoln Highway and Table for Two
‘Irresistible’
Daily Telegraph
‘Impossibly glamorous’
The Times
‘Fabulous’
Observer
On the last night of 1937, twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent is in a second-rate New York City jazz bar trying to stretch three dollars as far as it will go.
But a chance encounter with the handsome banker at the next table changes everything, opening the door to the upper echelons of New York society and a glittering new social circle. Plunged into a dizzy world of cocktail parties, sprawling mansions and glamorous magazine offices, Katey soon learns that there are rules to play by and riches can turn to rags in the trip of a heartbeat . . .
Praise for Amor Towles
‘He makes it all seem effortless’
Tana French
‘A masterful writer’
Washington Times
‘One of the best of today’s historical novelists’
Express
‘A supreme storyteller’
Publishers Weekly
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