A group of ex-Muscovites are living in the hot and humid Caucasus. Among them are Laevsky, Nadyezhda Fyodorovna, Von Koren, Samoylenko, and a deacon. Laevsky and Nadyezhda are lovers. They came to the town to flee Nadyezhda's husband and to live together in their own home. Instead, they remain in rented rooms. Laevsky drinks, gambles, and blankly performs the few tasks necessary in his government job. He spends much of his time figuring out how to get away from Nadyezhda, whom he has grown to hate. Nadyezhda herself is bored and has affairs.
- ISBN10 3734022088
- ISBN13 9783734022081
- Publish Date 20 September 2018 (first published 24 December 2007)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Outlook Verlag
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 174
- Language English