Russia is tired of this war - there were no families who were not affected by the vile civil massacre - in every house it was sure to carry away someone, crush them, burn them in the fire. People are exhausted. The commander of the Insurgent Army, Nestor Makhno, also understands this. He should lower his weapon, but he has no choice - the Red Guard detachments are chasing the Makhnovists around Little Russia like hares, trying to destroy them at all costs. For the time being, Dad’s bestial instincts, cunning and military talent save him, but all wars end sooner or later... A new novel by a recognized master of Russian prose.