The new novel by the famous Russian writer Alexander Kerdan is dedicated to the great traveler and navigator Vitus Bering (1681–1741). Being a Dane by birth, Bering devoted his entire life to serving Russia. His main act was the Great Siberian (Second Kamchatka) expedition. It was a grandiose scientific and research project even by modern standards! Of course, he immediately had both supporters and ill-wishers. A thick web of intrigue rapidly grew around Bering. Not wanting to ruin a great deal, the brave Dane included several of his most fierce opponents in the expedition. Continuous surveillance was carried out on the expedition's detachments, all sorts of intrigues were built up to the outright boycott of officials along their route. The great journey took place, but it turned out to be the last for many of its participants...