Autumn of 1919. The Volunteer Army moves toward Moscow triumphantly, but unexpectedly, a third force intervenes in the struggle between the Whites and the Reds—the lawless troops of Father Makhno. A cavalry unit of General Dzagoiev is caught in a trap because of betrayal. Only five officers remain alive… Which of them is the traitor? Colonel Goryatsky orders Boris Ordyntsev to find out. If only Boris knew what price he’ll have to pay to complete this assignment!