The Queen of Spades (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781557424372)

In The Queen of Spades, a young officer named Hermann becomes obsessed with uncovering a legendary secret to winning at cards, guarded by an elderly countess. His ambition leads to deceit and tragedy, as supernatural forces and human frailties intertwine in this classic tale of greed, obsession, and the high stakes of chance. Pushkin's masterful storytelling captures the dark and riveting drama of one man's descent into ruin.