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"November Bride" by Leah Arden, summary
This book is a fantasy tale by Russian author Leah Arden, published in 2020. It offers readers a completely new take on the familiar story of the Twelve Months, where ancient magic is closely intertwined with unpredictable human destinies.
Sergei Lukyanenko’s "The Clumsy," a summary
"The Clumsy" is a novel for children and young adults by Sergei Lukyanenko, published by AST in 2009. It is the first book in the "Trix" duology, about the adventures of a fourteen-year-old heir to a co-duchy in a world where mages, vitaminists, and various evil spirits exist alongside humans.
"The Unwanted Bride, or A Winter’s Tale at the Academy of Magic" by Anna Jane, summary
Anna Jane’s novel was written in 2021 and published in 2022 under the title "Heir to the Black Dragon" as the first installment of the "Unwanted Bride" seriesIts plot is built on a blend of academic fantasy, courtly struggle, and a forced engagement, which, from the very beginning, stems not only from personal drama but also from a long-held legacy connected to the black dragon.
A summary of Elvira Baryakina’s "A Gentle Pull on the Ears"
Written in 2000, this work seamlessly combines elements of an ironic detective story with a detailed description of legal practice in post-Soviet RussiaThe book’s key feature is its seamless interweaving of the professional jargon of lawyers and investigators into a lively story full of curious situations, where bureaucratic routine becomes the backdrop for the development of a romantic relationship and the investigation of a complex crime.
"The Uninvited Guest" by Anna Jane, summary
This book is a bonus story connecting the characters of two popular novel series by the author. It was published in 2016. It tells the story of a mysterious musician through the eyes of characters from another book, offering a fresh perspective on familiar events and the characters’ actions.
"Nemesis" by Agatha Christie, summary
Miss Jane Marple, an elderly lady living in the village of St Mary Mead, spends her days in peace, knitting and reading newspapersHer morning ritual involves looking through the Daily Stuff (as she calls the Daily News after its format change), while her afternoons are devoted to a more thoughtful reading of The Times.
"HateLove: Book Two" by Anna Jane, summary
Anna Jane’s 2019 novel returns readers to the story of Dasha and Dani at a moment when their former closeness has been shattered by resentment, jealousy, and the will of othersThis is the second book in the story, and its tension stems from the gap between the characters’ long-standing, almost familial affection and the mutual hatred with which they now disguise their love.
Sergei Lukyanenko’s "Fidget," a summary
"Fidget" is a children’s and young adult fantasy novel by Sergei Lukyanenko, published in December 2010 by AST. It is the second and final novel in the Trix Sollier duology, a sequel to "The Clunker."
"The implacable rock car has reached me." The fate of the son of a brilliant poet
MOSCOW. The publishing house AST published diaries, poems and stories of the son of Marina Tsvetaeva.
"Nikolai Krymov" by Valentina Bialik, summary
Valentina Bialik’s book, published in 2001, traces the creative path of Russian artist Nikolai Krymov. The most important detail of this biographical work is its analysis of the artist’s transition from his early fascination with symbolism to realism and his development of his own rigorous theory of tone.
A summary of "New Watch" by Sergei Lukyanenko
"The New Watch" is the fifth novel in Sergey Lukyanenko’s series about the confrontation between the Light and Dark Others, published in 2012Anton Gorodetsky, a Higher Light Mage and member of the Night Watch, once again finds himself at the center of events that threaten not just one person or even an entire city—but the very fabric of the Other world.
"Night Watch" by Sergei Lukyanenko, summary
"Night Watch" is the debut novel in the "Watches" series, written in 1998 and published by AST that same yearThe action takes place in modern-day Moscow, where the ordinary world is paralleled by the Twilight World—the realm of the Others: mages, witches, vampires, and werewolves, divided into the forces of Light and Darkness.
"Night Predator" by Artur Makarov, summary
Artur Makarov’s detective novella was published in 1983. The book stands out from the crowd of typical Soviet prose. Set in the secretive world of the international fur trade,
"A Word for the Poor Hussar" by Eldar Ryazanov, summary
This book is a transcript of the famous film’s screenplay, created in 1980. The story disguises a caustic political satire of the bureaucratic apparatus as a light historical vaudeville about nineteenth-century mores.
"On Freedom and Slavery of Man" by Nikolai Berdyaev, summary
The book was written in 1939. This work is a philosophical manifesto of personalism, defending the dignity of the human spirit from any form of external oppression and proving the primacy of the living individual over the faceless world order.