King, Queen, Knave
rus. Король, дама, валет · 1928
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The novel «King, Queen, Knave» by Vladimir Nabokov tells the story of a love triangle between Franz, his uncle Kurt Dreyer, and Kurt's wife, Martha. Franz arrives in Berlin to work at his uncle's store. Soon, he begins an affair with Martha, who plans to kill her husband to inherit his fortune. However, their plans fall apart when Kurt unexpectedly dies of a heart attack. In the novel's finale, Franz realizes the futility of his efforts and returns to his former life.
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
Updated: 17 May 2026
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Genre: Novel
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