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 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 She claims to have discovered an unpublished novel by Anton Chekhov, which she shares with her doctor and confidant.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.