The Konotop Witch

Sotnyk Mykyta Zabryokha, heartbroken after being rejected by his beloved Olena, turned to the supernatural for help. Seeking the aid of the powerful witch Yavdokha Zubykha, he hoped to use magic to win Olena's heart. But as he soon discovered, meddling with dark forces can have unforeseen consequences. This tale of love, loss, and the supernatural is just one of many included in the collection, which also features the plays «Matchmaking on Goncharivka» and «Shelmenko-the-Soldier» as well as the novella «Marusia».