The first book of the trilogy of the same name by Dmitry Veresov, the action of which spans forty years. In the whimsical intertwining of the destinies of two generations of heroes, there is a place for strong passions, mystical coincidences, cunning intrigues, and exciting adventures. One of the best works of the end of the outgoing century... If take all the best from Sheldon and Shishkov’s “Gloomy River”, then you will get the right idea about this book.