"Quicksilver" is the first book of the "Baroque" trilogy by the famous American writer Neal Stevenson. In this book, he transports readers to Europe of the 17th century, where they become witnesses of fascinating intrigues, battles, scientific discoveries and philosophical reflections. The main character, Daniel Waterhouse, lives in a world where the struggle between science and religion, power and freedom is felt everywhere. Can he find his place in this chaos and stay true to his ideals? "Quicksilver" is an exciting journey into the past, which combines historical facts with artistic fiction, revealing to the reader a unique picture of the Great Entertainment era.