Masha Zarechnaya unwittingly becomes involved in thrilling and tragic events connected with the appearance in an antique shop where she works of an ancient cameo and an award sabre belonging to the hero of the Civil War. It turns out that these things in an inexplicable way are linked to the fates of many people—those long gone and those still living. One of them is Vadim Hilbert, whose family for many years has carried the burden of an accusation of betrayal. Will Masha be able to uncover the truth and save the good name of the Russian officer?\n\nThe plot line of Elena Dorosh’s fast-paced novels is always built on a simple human story. They draw readers in with an unusually cozy atmosphere, heartfelt warmth, and deep psychological insight into human feelings.