The plot of the book is based on a true event - in 1894, an American woman from Russia was the first in the world to travel around the world on a bicycle. Setting off on a long journey on a new means of transportation at that time, the heroine declares herself a “new woman” in the hope of becoming famous and getting rich. A solo trip around the world for almost a couple of years will change her ideas about the world and help her get to know herself. Events develop rapidly, but the narrative is designed for leisurely reading. This is a kaleidoscopic book that invites the thoughtful reader to make genuine connections between the reports of the aspiring journalist Mary and the testimonies of people who knew her. Multi-layered, fascinating text designed for a wide range of readers.