El cupón falso

The Counterfeit Coupon is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Tolstoy, with his characteristic genius, narrates the story of a petty swindle, a seemingly insignificant crime. Money obtained dishonestly passes from hand to hand, bringing ruin and misfortune to all who touch it. This short novel, with its clear moralizing tone about the consequences of wrongdoing, brilliantly depicts how seemingly minor transgressions can have dramatic repercussions. The feeling of guilt and the need for atonement are also very much present in this story.