Liza

Set in 1842, the story unfolds on a serene spring evening in a mansion in O., where two women, Maria Dmitrievna Kalitine and an elderly companion, reflect on their lives. Maria's late husband, a former Provincial Procurator, is remembered as a determined and enterprising man who rose from humble beginnings through education and hard work. The narrative hints at themes of ambition, social status, and the passage of time, as the characters navigate their memories and the legacy of a life shaped by resilience and determination.