A terrible crime occurred in the Edinoverie monastery - two old men were killed, expensive ancient icons were stolen. The investigation is being undertaken by employees of the investigative department, who are unofficially assisted by the retired senior investigator of the prosecutor's office, Timofey Kuzmich Repnin. But the chain of tragic events continues. Who will be able to shake out what is happening from the bustle of the world and think about the meaning of life? A repeat offender? A wealthy, intelligent woman? A young rock musician? A couple of elderly hippies? A fascinating detective novel by Yuri Shurupov will not leave anyone indifferent. The author, layer by layer, like onions, reveals the souls of the characters, and new layers of the human soul amaze, delight, and sometimes shock the reader.