The Summer Guest

This like-new hardcover is in near fine condition. The pages are tight, square, with a black mark on the top edge. The dust cover is unmarked,green cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Summer Guest by Alison Anderson is a novel that weaves together three interconnected stories across different timelines. Zinaida Mikhailovna is a terminally ill woman in 1888 who stays at a rural Ukrainian estate. She claims to have discovered an unpublished novel by Anton Chekhov, which she shares with her doctor and confidant. Ana Harding is a contemporary translator tasked with translating Zinaida's diary. Through her work, Ana unravels the mystery surrounding the novel and gains deeper insight into Zinaida's life. Katya Kendall is a publisher collaborating with Ana. The book has been praised for its rich historical detail and its ability to capture the essence of Anton Chekhov's life and work.