...End of the 18th century. Napoleon is twenty-six years old. He is rapidly moving forward towards the conquest of Europe and the French throne, seizing territory after territory. He wins incredible victories, and the only name on his lips is Josephine. Ambition, fame, wealth - this is just one side of his life. The other is love. This book is about the beginning of the relationship between Napoleon and Josephine, about a stormy passion that does not know logic or reason - human passion against the backdrop of the turmoil of a nation gripped by revolution. This is a story about a woman who easily won the heart of a great commander, about whom thousands of women dreamed. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.