Early 17th century. Troubles. A caravan with a mysterious cargo disappears in deserted lands. To investigate this crime, Semyon Makarin, clerk of the Robbery Order, arrives in Mangazeya, a Russian outpost in the far north. He will have to climb into the deep taiga wilds and cross the icy wastelands. Face warlike tribes and bandits. Immerse yourself in a dark world where sorcerers still rule and long-forgotten gods come to life. From the author: The novel used legends of the Nenets, Khanty, Mansi, Nganasan and other peoples of Siberia and the Far North. Sources on the history of Pomors and Siberian pioneers were also used.