The Thirteen Chairs

"The Thirteen Chairs" is a humorous novel by Igor Moschenko about a man named Ostap Bender who searches for a hidden treasure. The treasure is concealed inside one of thirteen chairs that a wealthy old woman owns. Bender’s clever schemes lead him through a series of comedic and clever adventures as he tries to discover which chair contains the fortune. The story explores themes of greed, deception, and human folly, highlighting Bender’s wit and resourcefulness in a satirical and entertaining manner.