A single chance encounter can unravel an entire life.
In this powerful psychological novella, Stefan Zweig distills a lifetime of regret into a single, unforgettable day. An English widow recalls a secret encounter that shattered her orderly life, when a chance meeting with a desperate young man drew her into a dangerous swirl of passion and compassion.
With elegance and emotional precision, Zweig explores obsession, guilt, and the fragile line between restraint and desire— ...