Unknown ancient Greek scrolls accidentally fall into the hands of a young historian. Having started translating them, the scientist suddenly realizes that he has become the owner of a unique treasure - the notes of a contemporary or even a participant in the events now known as the Trojan War. Continuing to get acquainted with the mysterious manuscript, the historian learns that, it turns out, Hector did not die in a duel with Achilles, but also did not take part in the war anymore. He said that the ancient Trojans were ordered to bring a wooden horse every year on the feast of Apollo to the seashore, where, according to legend, he came from. Because of the outbreak of war, the horse remained within the walls of the city for 12 years, but even God has limited patience... The second novel in the “Heroes of Troy” series.