The second book in the Temptation of Time trilogy, Against Fate, spans almost two decades. The carefree twenties... and the thirties, when clouds were gathering over Europe... The story begins with the celebration of the eighteenth birthday of Celia's daughters - the amazingly beautiful twin sisters Adele and Venice Lytton. They feel like the world revolves around them, and they take their privileged position in society for granted. The life of Barty Miller, Celia’s pupil who grew up in her house, is completely different. In the future, Barty will more than once stumble upon an invisible barrier separating her from the “real” Lyttons... The generation of Barty and the twin sisters gradually enters adulthood. And before the heroes go against fate, each of them will have to accept the challenge thrown at them by fate. All of them will have to learn to live and survive, keeping within themselves a person capable of helping, compassion and love... For the first time in Russian! Translation: Igor Ivanov