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"Truth is good, but happiness is better" by Alexander Ostrovsky, summary
"Truth Is Good, But Happiness Is Better" is a comedy play by Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky, written in 1876The work vividly depicts the clash between the rigid patriarchal foundations of wealthy Moscow merchants and the sincere feelings of young people, where fate is decided not by fair calculation or honesty, but by a simple coincidence and the timely appearance of an old acquaintance.
"The Right of the Predator" by Anna Starobinets, summary
"The Right of the Predator" is the second book in the "Beastly Detective" series, published in 2019. It’s a detective story for children and adults, where animals live by laws almost painfully similar to those of humans: with their own police officers, prejudices, propaganda, and bureaucracy.
"The Right to Walk the Earth" by Arkady and Georgy Vainer, summary
This story was written by writers Arkady and Georgy Vainer in 1968. The text introduces the reader to the first high-profile cases of Inspector Stanislav Tikhonov and his supervisor, Vladimir Sharapov, depicting the difficult work of the police without unnecessary embellishment.
A summary of "A Holiday Dream - Before Lunch" by Alexander Ostrovsky
The comedy "A Holiday Dream—Before Dinner," written in 1857, is the first part of a trilogy about the adventures of the minor official BalzaminovThis book is a vivid satire illustrating the clash of two worlds: the pragmatic patriarchal merchant class and the bourgeoisie, whose representatives dream of easy enrichment through a profitable marriage, while being unwilling to put in any effort into honest work.
"The Limit" by Sergei Lukyanenko, summary
This book is a gripping science fiction novel, published in 2019 and 2020. The plot explores the nature of artificial intelligence and hidden aggression, where ancient supercivilizations secretly direct the evolution of younger races.
Kir Bulychev’s "The Predictor of the Past," a summary
In Kir Bulychev’s 1994 science fiction novella from the series about the adventures of Interpol agent Cora Horvat, the heroine encounters a series of mysterious murders on two different planetsThe first part of the story focuses on an investigation on the little-known Dilly, where Professor Gallieni falls victim to a crime, and Cora is temporarily dehumanized as a result of an assassination attempt.
"Come into My Dreams" by Tatyana Korsakova, summary
This dramatic mystical novel from 2016 combines historical detective fiction, Ural legends, and a family saga. The most important detail of this book is its inclusion in the extensive "Signs of Fate" series, where ancient magic intertwines with the destinies of people.
A summary of Sergei Lukyanenko’s "The Dock of Yellow Ships"
This book is a collection of early works, created between 1986 and 1991. The texts represent the young writer’s very first literary steps. At the time, the author was strongly influenced by the work of Vladislav Krapivin.
Agatha Christie’s Greenshaw’s Folly, Summary
The story, published in 1960, is typical Christie: a complex plot, deception and revelation through Miss Marple’s observation.
"Incident in City T" by Lev Brusilov, summary
Lev Brusilov’s novel, published in 2024, takes place in early May 1889 and is structured as a historical detective story with a complex plot, where the private lives of high society quickly intersect with a criminal case.
A summary of Tatyana Korsakova’s "The Cursed Inheritance"
This book is a mystical detective story, created in 2017, whose events revolve around the dark secrets of a castle on Strazhevoy Island and the tragic fates of several generationsA key feature of the text is its interweaving of ancient Ural legends about the undead with real crimes, where greed and family sins prove more terrifying than otherworldly forces.
A summary of "The Cursed Horn" by Alexey Pekhov
This 2014 dark fantasy book concludes the story of the wandering guardian Ludwig van Normayenne. The hero must battle an ancient evil against the backdrop of an impending global epidemic.
A summary of "The Cursed Gift" by Tatyana Korsakova
This book is a 2011 mystical novel. The narrative seamlessly weaves together wartime and modern-day events through the story of one family, the cursed Viper Swamp, and a mysterious ancient entity.
A summary of Roman Prokofiev’s "Prometheus"
The science fiction novel "Prometheus" was published in 2022. This book is the final installment of a sprawling epic, recounting the final quest of the immortal Incarnators of the First Legion to the Black Moon to save Earth from total annihilation.
Marina Surzhevskaya’s "Penetration," a summary
This 2019 romantic fantasy novel tells the story of a clash between a high-tech civilization and a magical world inhabited by dragon-peopleOlivia Orway, an anthropologist at the Academy of Progress, embarks on an expedition beyond the Great Mist—an anomalous barrier that separated part of the planet hundreds of years ago.