Guests began arriving at Nikiphor Tverdokhlebov’s country house. Ahead was the celebration of New Year’s, fun, joy. Nothing foreshadowed trouble! But after midnight, the house owner decided to go down to the cellar for wine—and never returned alive… Police suspicions fall on Vitaliy, who—supposedly—stole Nikiphor’s fiancée and made her his wife. Vitaliy’s parents turn to a private detective, Miroslava Volgina, because they’re sure their son is innocent…