The Shooting Party

Anton Chekhov's only full-length novel,
The Shooting Party
, unfolds a complex narrative centered on Olga, the daughter of a forester on a country estate. Caught between relationships with the estate manager she marries to escape poverty, the dissolute Count Karneyev, and a magistrate aware of her marital woes, Olga's life takes a dark turn when an attempt is made on her life. The subsequent investigation delves into a tangled web of lust, deceit, and jealousy, exposing the moral decay beneath the surface of rural Russian society.
Why You Should Read?
Explore Chekhov's unique venture into the full-length novel format.
Delve into a gripping mystery intertwined with psychological drama.
Witness a profound exploration of corruption, class, and human desire.
Experience a classic of Russian literature translated by Ronald Wilks.