Dubrovsky: Russian Reader - Tapa blanda

When neighbouring landowners Troekurov and Dubrovsky fall out over an apparent insult, their years of friendship come to an abrupt end. Enraged by this state of affairs, Troekurov resolves to gain Dubrovsky's estate for his own. And being a man of position and influence, and with the authorities 'open to persuasion', it is not long before the corrupt system declares him the rightful owner.