The Queen of Spades

A classic in gift edition. A mystical tale that, after reading, gambling players, according to Pushkin himself, would immediately rush to bet on three ominous cards in the hope of hitting the jackpot. A story that has given rise to a... whole tradition of texts about life as a game and is still present on theatrical stages. 
A young military engineer Hermann has never played cards, although the game has always tempted him: the risk of losing everything in a phantom hope of becoming rich is too great... Until he hears the story of an old countess who knows the three cards that promise certain winnings. And now he is ready to go to any lengths just to learn them... not suspecting the price he will have to pay for dishonest play. 
Who this book is for
For fans of classic literature.
For those who want to have a beautifully illustrated edition in their library.