I was deprived of my family, my home, and even my name. To survive, I fled from the capital to the provinces, but the prince, who decided that I was responsible for the death of the heir to the throne, managed to find me even there. I don't know by what miracle I managed to prove my innocence in the assassination attempt, but since we managed to come to an agreement, not only he and I, but the entire empire, have a chance to stand up to other people's intrigues. And the conspirators certainly did not expect such a turn. One chance encounter changed everything. Now I am waiting for a return to the capital, intrigues, revenge, conspiracies. . . And the restoration of justice - and not only for themselves. . For fans of the cycle "The Sorcerer of the Russian Empire" by Viktor Dashkevich, this is an atmospheric fantasy set in the scenery of the Russian Empire. – The aesthetics of a seaside town and grand, magnificent St. Petersburg: noble salons, magicians, intrigues and steampunk details in a single world. – A detective investigation set against the backdrop of political confrontation and hidden games of the upper class. The outlaw duo: partners in crime, forced to act together, balancing trust and danger. – An unconventional, charming and strong heroine who is not afraid to go against the system. A mysterious hero with a dark past and his own motives. – Light humor and dynamics set off a tense plot. – The author is known for the successful steampunk cycle "Into the Ashes": there the world is completely fictional, here it is an alternative version of the Russian Empire with the same attention to detail and atmosphere.