The Master and Margarita is a Russian romance novel written by Mikhail Bulgakov. The story intertwines two narratives: one set in Moscow during the 1930s and the other in ancient Jerusalem. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and the nature of good and evil. The relationship between the Master, a writer, and Margarita, his lover, is at the heart of the story. Bulgakov's imaginative storytelling and satirical elements make The Master and Margarita a unique and thought-provoking read.