Between Three Fires

12 hrs. 6 min.

Romance & Prose

Language Russian

Author Nikolay Leykin

Narrator Gennady Postrigaylo

Description

In this novel, a classic satirist gives the reader a chance to step behind the scenes of early 20th-century theatrical life. Rivalry intrigues, paid reviews, an undemanding audience, problems with funding and fees—and of course, love schemes. And it’s into this web that the story’s main character, actor Vasily Lagorsky, is drawn. Following his usual habit, in every touring city he took on a love affair with a fellow colleague. And what a twist of fate—when he decided to reconcile with his wife by arriving in Saint Petersburg for the summer season, his previous passions turned out to be nearby. And each one demands money, attention, and time… plus a young promising actress has appeared in the troupe…