Nina Berberova (1901–1993) - poet, prose writer, critic. In the early 20s of the 20th century, she left Russia to emigrate. The book “The Lady” includes the novel of the same name, the cycle “Stories not about love” and the play “The Little Girl”. The author talks about the destinies of people who were forced out of their circle, from their country, and who exist separately. They are not at home, although they read Russian newspapers, go to the Russian cinema, and must arrange a life here... Including their personal lives. This is a world of sensual love, overwhelming emotions and painful, insurmountable loneliness. These relations have no future, only the present is important. Pre-war Europe, Russia is far away, serious tests lie ahead again...