Events take place in Europe of the 21st century. Victoria Morreaf, a woman whose life spans seven centuries, is looking for an heir who can retain power and fight her powerful opponents. Meanwhile, London is under attack by mysterious sectarians: someone is wreaking havoc not only among the people, but also in the government. The murder of a comrade, a brave journalist, forces Victoria to begin an investigation, during which she understands: they are playing a merciless game with her. The reader will get acquainted with the world of alchemists who built their own empires, and young men who wanted to become a god on earth.