The Red Cardinal

9 hrs. 11 min.

Language Russian

Author Elena Mikhalyova

Narrator Lyudmila Pakhmutova

Description

A ward of the Smolny Institute, Varya Vorontsova, dreamed of an evening at a ball hosted by Prince Kurakin—she was supposed to shine in high society and dance with the gentlemen. But the celebration turned into a nightmare. After a waltz, a young ensign gave the girl a cute brooch, and the next day the entire of St. Petersburg was buzzing with news: that at Prince Kurakin’s ball, unknown thieves had stolen the prince’s family jewel—the brooch—right in the middle of the festivities.

Now a real hunt is on for Varya: representatives of the authorities are looking for the culprit, while the criminals are searching for the person who got in their way. To save her life and reputation, Varvara will have to secretly investigate the crime and find the real thief.