The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, Introduction by Richard Pevear Translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky

What happens when the Devil strolls into 1930s Moscow with a talking cat and a penchant for chaos? You get one of the most wildly inventive, darkly comic novels ever written—a book that somehow manages to be both a scathing satire of Soviet life and a tender love story.

The Master and Margarita weaves together two unforgettable narratives: the story of a persecuted writer and his devoted lover in Stalin-era Moscow, and a retelling of Pontius Pilate’s encounter with Jesus. Bulgakov wrote this masterpiece in secret, knowing it could never be published in his lifetime. The result? A fierce, funny, utterly fearless work that has enchanted readers for generations.

This edition features the acclaimed translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, the duo celebrated for bringing Russian classics to vivid life in English. Their work captures every shade of Bulgakov’s wit, his rage, and his deep humanity.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Literary fiction that breaks all the rules
• Stories where magic collides with brutal reality
• Books that make you laugh out loud one moment and break your heart the next

Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or returning to Moscow’s streets with the Devil and his bizarre entourage, this is a novel that lingers long after you’ve turned the final page. Stop by the shop and let us tell you why this one belongs on your shelf.