In 1962, the young architect Joanna wrote her first book, “Wedge.” Plucking up courage, she called the editor-in-chief of Przekroy magazine: “Only you can tell me whether my book is worthwhile!” He, having read the manuscript, said: “Baby, immediately go to the publishing house “Chitelnik.” Just dress up better! Otherwise, they will decide that I am not patronizing a book, but a young girl...” The next day, Ioanna, in a skimpy coat, clutching a preparation under her arm, appeared in the office of the editor-in-chief of the publishing house. And a week later, the entire staff of “Reader” knew that that this short girl is not only a talented writer, but also a wonderful humorist. In 1964, “Wedge” was published. This first book became the writer’s calling card. Soon, the book was based on the film “The Cure for Love.” The hopelessly in love heroine of the novel, John, is trying to find. a cure for..., love, decides to act on the principle of “wedge by wedge” and starts a telephone flirtation with a mysterious stranger. As a result, she finds herself as a secretary on the phone of a criminal gang pursuing unknown goals. Fortunately, the heroine’s unrequited love turns out to be not so unrequited. , and a criminal gang... However, let’s not get ahead of things.