9th century AD. Rus' is fragmented into many principalities, each with its own ruler. Despite the apparent isolation, the destinies are interconnected. The sudden change of the princely dynasty in Novgorod brings changes for its neighbors as well. It is not easy for the indigenous inhabitants of the Slavic lands to get along with the Varangians who came. More than others, Princess Diva, the daughter of the former prince and the wife of the current one, feels the oppression of the newcomers. Finding no place for herself in the new way of life, she becomes more and more entangled in the insidious networks placed by skillful enemies. All hopes for her new protector and benefactor. But will he help her after all the troubles that have happened ... The Old Russian saga will not leave indifferent the reader, accustomed to the epic genres of literature. A lot of heroes, cities and events grab attention and keep you in suspense throughout the reading.