"The system recognized that the talented writer Maria, who is making her way in the world of literature, is setting up an officer's cafeteria..." This was the beginning of a journey into the world of self-improvement and independence for the main character Maria in the novel "The Ancient Family of Sokolyash". The events of the book take place in a fascinating historical context, where each character has his own secrets and problems, but at the same time they are united by family ties. The reader will watch the development and change of the heroine under the influence of the events that she will have to go through and her extraordinary strength of spirit. In this book, warm moments of family happiness, cruel tests of love and the danger of fighting for your own future await you. "The Ancient Family of Sokolyash" is a fascinating story that will leave you thinking about the contradiction of choosing between the traditions of the past and the innovations of the future.