I feature a character struggling with a difficult choice between family duty and personal happiness in a society governed by strict social rules. The protagonist is a strong, independent woman navigating complex relationships and facing societal expectations that clash with her desires.
- Set in 19th century Russia.
- Deals with themes of adultery, societal hypocrisy, and faith.
- The main character has an affair with a charming officer.
- The title character is a wife and mother.