Table for Two: Fictions

Table for Two: Fictions

From the bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Rules of Civility.

Step into the sophisticated world of Amor Towles, where every conversation across a table can alter destinies. In Table for Two, readers are treated to six compelling stories set in the vibrant streets of New York City and a stunning novella that transports us to the golden age of Hollywood.

The New York stories, most of which are set around the turn of the millennium, capture the complex dance of relationships, brief yet meaningful encounters, and the fragile balance that keeps modern marriages intact. Towles’s signature wit shines as he explores the whims of fate and ego, leaving readers to contemplate how small moments can shift the course of lives.

The novella, “Eve in Hollywood,” follows the daring Evelyn Ross, a character familiar to fans of Rules of Civility, as she ventures from New York to Los Angeles in 1938. Told from seven unique perspectives, this Hollywood saga immerses readers in the allure and challenges of crafting a new life in a city defined by glamour and reinvention.

With rich detail, sharp dialogue, and an elegance that makes his fiction so distinctive, Amor Towles weaves unforgettable tales about love, ambition, and the choices that shape our futures. Table for Two is a must-have for fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys stories that blend humor, heart, and timeless sophistication.