The tsar and the tsarina have fallen under the influence of Rasputin, the autocracy is degrading, Russia needs renewal — a constitutional monarchy or even a republic… Lykov, released from prison and restored both his position and his noble title, is offered by "progressive" politicians to take part in a dynastic coup.Lykov is disappointed in the monarchy, but he is not ready to join the conspirators either.It remains to negotiate with both sides - for the sake of peace and order ... The new novel by one of the most famous authors of the historical detective Nikolai Svechin is a continuation of the series about the detective Alexey Lykov.- The atmosphere of pre-revolutionary Russia.- Noble criminals and no less noble detectives.- Unusual crime scenes.- Seriality: each novel is like a season of a TV series.- All the facts are verified by the author in the archives with a deep dive into the material.