Isn’t Ankhen worthy of visiting theaters? She finally gives in to Mr. Samoletov’s advances and accepts the invitation. And now, in the luxury of the Imperial Theater, a shot is heard. A ballerina was killed right on stage. Don't think anything bad - there's no need to look for the killer. The criminal is not hiding behind the scenes. She shoots and falls dead right there on the stage. Marie, Ankhen’s twin sister, also falls, but not dead, thank God, but fainting. But Ankhen and Mr. Samoletov have no time to lie down. They will have to unravel the tangle of secrets and intrigues that have developed in the respected cultural institution of the capital of the Russian Empire. An avalanche of questions hits the investigation. Why did the prima ballerina shoot? And who poisoned her? The high-profile crime excites the public. The Chief of Police promises to skin the detectives a hundred times if they do not find answers to all the questions. It’s good that Ankhen has a special gift. She sees people's memories by touching their hand. This helps her bring criminals to light.