“THE LADY AND HER OWNER” is a colorful, entertaining, witty novel that blends classical storytelling with a modernist parody, social irony, and sharp humor. The author captures a panorama of contemporary life—from Moscow to the city “S”—with recognizable characters: a beauty from social media, a wealthy tycoon and a new “Passion,” a housekeeper, a school principal and a history teacher, a dumped girlfriend with a tag-along, and even Dr. HU. Colorful passions boil at charity balls, in schools, in courts, and in pre-election debates.