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“Vyshinsky: And you write poetry? Rostov: I have been known to fence with a quill.”

Quote by Amor Towles

Book:A Gentleman in Moscow

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A Gentleman in Moscow

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Amor Towles is an American author born in 1964. His works are known for their exquisite prose and profound character development, with notable titles including 'Rules of Civility' and 'A Gentleman in Moscow'. Towles' novels often set in mid-20th-century New York, exploring themes of social class, love, and moral dilemmas. more

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