Marina Kravtsova’s book is an easy, kind, fascinating read for those who remain “midshipmen” at heart at any age. This novel contains everything that we call “romance”: the brilliant and paradoxical eighteenth century, counts and landowners, guards and muslin young ladies, chases and adventures, secrets of courtiers and politics, robbers and monks, dungeons and unexpected salvation. And, of course, love. The main character Natalia Velyaminova will have to go through a lot on her way: God’s providence, God’s permission, and God’s mercy. And readers will experience many exciting moments, empathizing with the main characters.