First published 1999
In a dusty Moscow archive, a scholar uncovers a trove of unpublished Chekhov stories. From a heartbroken railway clerk to a widow haunted by her past, these forgotten tales capture the subtle sorrows and fleeting joys of ordinary people. As the scholar delves deeper, the private worlds of Chekhov's characters come alive - and she must decide whether to share their long-buried secrets with the world.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, hidden-history
Period: 20th-century, 19th-century
212 pages · Paperback · Seven Stories Press