The iconic play captures the decline of the Russian aristocracy at the turn of the 20th century. Madame Ranevskaya returns to her heavily indebted estate, only to watch her beloved cherry orchard sold at auction to the practical merchant Lopakhin.

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.