Master and Man by Leo Tolstoy, Fiction, Classics

Set in the winter of the 1970s, the story revolves around Vasili Andreevich Brekhunov, an innkeeper and church elder, who is balancing parish festivities with personal business matters. After entertaining guests, he rushes to negotiate the purchase of a grove, fearing competition from town buyers. This seemingly mundane decision spirals into a dramatic turn of events that leads to a life-altering consequence, revealing unexpected motivations and surprises. The narrative invites readers to delve into the intricate connections between choices and their repercussions.