Galina Shcherbakova (1932–2010) achieved national fame with her novella 'You Never Dreamed It,' a renowned bestseller of the 1980s. It was followed by numerous wonderful books about love—for, according to the author, only love gives meaning to life. She also wrote about friendship and betrayal, the complex intertwining of fate, and people who never give up and continue to seek happiness despite all obstacles and trials. In addition to the celebrated 'You Never Dreamed It,' this collection also includes the stories 'Boy and Girl' and 'Door to Another Life'—touching, wise, and surprisingly modern.