Вячеслав Aleksandrovich Каликинский is a journalist and prose writer, author of historical novels, member of Union of writers of Russia. Series of books "Агасфер" are five enthralling spy ретродетективов sanctified to work of counter-intelligence of Russia in the end XIX - beginning of the XX century.A protagonist is known to the readers and listeners on a novel "Ambassador". Mikhail Берг, former brilliant officer. He interceded for a friend, Japanese ambassador, became a cripple from it, appeared in a search and long hid in the walls of monastery. And at last business finds to itself. He becomes at the sources of counter-intelligence of Russia and with the command of like-minded persons counteracts to secret service of occident and Japan. Many heroes of novel are "Old-clothesman", opening series, are the real historical personalities. So, read the first book of series "Агасфер".