Netochka Nezvanova: A novel about life surrounded by psychopaths | New Translation Kindle Edition

The novella tells the story of a girl named Netochka, whose childhood is spent in the shadow of her stepfather Efimov — a talented but alcoholic violinist obsessed with pride. Netochka blindly loves her stepfather and believes in his genius, witnessing his mental collapse and death, as well as the passing of her mother.Afterward, she is taken in by a wealthy princely family, where a complex and emotional friendship develops between her and Princess Katya. Later, as she grows up and moves into the house of Katya’s elder sister, Netochka finds a forgotten letter in the library that reveals a long-standing family secret and sparks a sharp conflict.Through all these trials, the heroine undergoes a journey of spiritual maturation, striving to maintain her purity amidst human vices and secrets. Read more