About This Novel
The collected works of Emer Towles, a total of two volumes. They are "Moscow Gentlemen" and "High Law" and "Moscow Gentlemen": In the era of change, the imprisoned become free. In 1922, Count Rostov was deemed an unrepentant nobleman and sentenced to house arrest in the Metropolitan Hotel opposite the Kremlin. This gentleman, who had never worked a day before and whose only priority in life was the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, could only live in the attic of this five-star hotel since then, watching the great changes unfolding in Russia under the wheel of history from a unique perspective. His life has also opened a new chapter. Mysterious actresses, quirky girls, chefs and waiters with different personalities... All kinds of encounters and interactions made him experience diverse, subtle and rich emotions. The limited space of the hotel allowed his spirit to enter a broader world. This beautiful novel is filled with witty moments, sparkling characters, and exquisitely charming settings. More importantly, it shows the meaning of being human in the tide of the times. "The Rule of Top": Love or bread, which one would you choose? There is no always correct answer in life... In New York in the late 1930s, the Great Depression was coming to an end, and there was no threat of war. Under the peaceful atmosphere, a group of young people were looking for their ideals and love here. Katie Conten, a calm and wise commoner girl full of poems and books, and her roommate Eve met a noble and charming young banker Tinker in a jazz bar. Katie fell in love with Tinker, but a car accident completely changed her life. The encounter with Tinker allowed Katie to enter the upper class society of Manhattan. She stepped into New York's elite social circles and into a prestigious large-scale publishing group, starting a year full of surprising and crazy encounters. Dating a shy millionaire, dating a cheerful Upper East Side young man, confronting a shrewd wealthy businesswoman, being pressured by a tyrannical boss... Katie calmly swayed forward among the appearances of various fates, only to find that love was gradually drifting away. In the expectation of hopeless love, she finally understood that the "right" choice often involves the pain of loss. This book is like a love letter to Manhattan, exquisite, elegant, humorous and fresh.
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