Before us is a transformed world of the late 18th century. In Russia’s throne room, as before, sits Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. In this world, instead of the Bering Strait, there is a same-named isthmus; carriages are harnessed with mag-mechanical horses; aristocrats possess magical talents; and the serfs have orcs who obediently perform corvée.
Exactly to such Russia comes from Paris a would-be mage-in-training, Konstantin Urusov, to receive an inheritance and restart a not entirely successful career. Returning to historical roots turns out to be difficult. There are problems with the inheritance; to develop his magical gift he’ll have to work hard; and it’s also easy to fall in one of the duels that our hero is so “lucky” to get into.
In the sixth book, Urusov’s adventures continue. The young aristocrat tries to help the orc Tanya and, at the same time, regain the empress’s favor. But will he manage it? After all, Elizaveta is weakening day by day—she has not much time left to live, and her possible ascension on the throne of her son Pyotr promises nothing good for Urusov. Still, the hero wastes no time: he continues to act as a “progressor,” putting the estate’s affairs in order. Details are in the audiobook.