The works of a recently deceased artist who lived in India for several years fall into the hands of a Kyiv antiques dealer. Strange and terrible events begin to happen to the hero. It turns out that members of one of the most mysterious Indian sects - Akhgora - are hunting for paintings because they are sure that they have mystical powers. The whirlpool of events involves the merchant's wife and mistresses, his friend, colleagues, diggers, crematorium workers, swindlers... But who is Cassandra?