{"product_id":"rules-of-civility","title":"Rules of Civility","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eRules of Civility\u003c\/i\u003e by Amor Towles transports readers to the dazzling and vibrant world of late 1930s New York City. Elegant and captivating, the story follows the journey of Katey Kontent, a young woman who navigates the social strata and experiences the highs and lows of life in the metropolis. Set against the backdrop of a city in the throes of transformation, Katey's life is irrevocably changed by an encounter on New Year's Eve in a Greenwich Village jazz bar. This chance meeting sets off a series of events that see her entangled with a charismatic banker, Tinker Grey, leading to both staggering opportunities and heart-wrenching challenges.\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatey, possessed with wit, charm, and relentless determination, blossoms within this urban playground. By revelling in the bustling streets and historic landmarks of Manhattan, she forges a path defined by ambition and resilience, making the journey from secretarial work to the higher echelons of society. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a jazz bar on the last night of 1937, watching a quartet because she couldn't afford to see the whole ensemble, there were certain things Katey Kontent knew:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe location of every old church in Manhattan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to sneak into the cinema\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to type eighty words a minute, five thousand an hour, and nine million a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThat if you can still lose yourself in the first chapter of a Dickens novel then everything is probably going to be fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the year she'd learned:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to launch a paper airplane high over Park Avenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to live like a redhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to insist upon the very best\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThat the word 'yes' can be a poison\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnd the Rules of Civility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn essence, \u003ci\u003eRules of Civility\u003c\/i\u003e is a meditation on the fleeting nature of opportunity and the quest for fulfilment against the odds. It's a narrative rich with sleek prose and vivid imagery, evoking the glamour and grit of an era characterised by lavish parties, societal manoeuvrings, and the undying hope for a better tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is an exquisite exploration of how swiftly New York City can transform one's destiny – like a weathervane or the head of a cobra. Time tells which.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the world of \u003ci\u003eRules of Civility\u003c\/i\u003e, a critically acclaimed novel that combines elegance, wit, and an unflinching look at the intricacies of relationships and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45746981044460,"sku":"9781444708875","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781444708875.jpg?v=1726696215","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/rules-of-civility","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}