Maxim desperately wants to take a little rest from big “adventures.” First there are plots, then murders, then someone important in the state needs a replacement to be found. But the emperor is busy with his affairs, and the benevolent attempt to help turns into yet another large project.
At the same time, Maxim will have to choose between the ruler’s business and his daughter. Making the right choice will be helped by love—and the natural agility of a conniving “pop-in” fellow who’s in the right place for sale.