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The novella was published for the first time in 1961 in the magazine Novij mir and aroused anger among critics, pointing out that it is only "about the narrow, intimate experiences of the heroine".
This collection of narrative prose features diverse stories and characters, and its title intriguingly suggests mystery and hiddenness.
The novel follows the rise of George Duroy, a former soldier who climbs the social ladder of Paris by manipulating powerful women.
