Description
In this early masterpiece, Vladimir Nabokov crafts a darkly comic tale of desire and deception set against the glittering backdrop of Berlin. A naive young man arrives seeking fortune and finds himself entangled in a dangerous affair with his uncle's wife, a woman as beautiful as she is ruthless. As their illicit passion ignites, a sinister plot begins to form, weaving a web of manipulation and escalating tension. Nabokov's signature wit, meticulous prose, and keen psychological insight illuminate this compelling exploration of obsession and the perilous consequences of unchecked ambition.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
Published Feb 22, 2001
288 pages
ISBN: 9780141185774
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Details
First Published
1928
Language
eng
Translation
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for King, Queen, Knave by Vladimir Nabokov.