A brilliant comedic tale about a jealous husband's absurd attempts to catch his wife in an affair. His suspicion leads him from a tense street encounter straight into a ridiculous situation—hiding under a stranger's bed with another "uninvited guest."

Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor, is drawn into the feverish world of a German casino. This novel explores the psychology of addiction and toxic love, where the thrill of the roulette wheel eclipses all reason. A raw look at human obsession.