The story takes place in Moscow in the early 1930s and tells the story of a young monk named Ramo Jafatali who lives in a monastery and his relationship with his master, a wealthy businessman named Pavel Tretyakov. The novel explores themes such as religion, morality, and the nature of power and control. The plot of the novel revolves around the character of Ramo Jafatali, a young monk who has been raised in the monastery since childhood. He is a devout and pious man who has dedicated his life to serving God and following the teachings of the Church. However, he begins to question his faith when he discovers that his master, Pavel Tretyakov, is involved in a scandalous affair with a woman named Nadezhda. Despite his own moral beliefs, Ramo becomes entangled in the situation and finds himself drawn into a web of lies and deception. As the story progresses, Ramo must confront his own desires and doubts about his faith, as well as the corrupting influence of power and money. The novel is set in the early 1930s, a time of great social and political upheaval in Russia.

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