: A mysterious man whose profession and personal life are initially unknown to Sasha. He is portrayed as arrogant but physically irresistible, eventually becoming the primary love interest. Themes and Style
: Known to friends as Sasha and to her mother as Sashenka, she is a dedicated teacher for a "1-A" class who finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the man living downstairs. : A mysterious man whose profession and personal
The novel was originally published as "Samizdat" (self-published) and is widely available in digital formats: : A mysterious man whose profession and personal
