Historical Fiction: The U.S. & Great Britain

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Rules of Civility by Amor Towles 2011

Rules of Civility is a dramatic historical novel from debut author Amor Towles. In 1938, 25-year old Katy Kontent and her best friend, Evelyn Ross, leave behind their small town for the bright lights of New York City. A chance meeting with a wealthy and handsome banker has Katy reconsidering her station in life. Eager for more of what life has to offer, Katy begins desperately trying to work her way up the social ladder. She leaves behind her secretarial job in search of a more promising career among Manhattan's elite, but as Katy infiltrates the top tier of New York's high society, she gets a firsthand glimpse at the manipulation, insecurity, and treachery that often guides the wealthy. First novel.