A young healer exposed a witch who brought the plague to an eastern city. The witch was caught, chained, and burned—but now iron chains serve as a reminder of the witchcraft’s influence. Free estates are on the brink of war, and Olyzhana tries to run from the dark influence that follows her. The person who created the monster isn’t sure who he is in this chase—predator or victim. The second part of the “Likho” trilogy—Slavic fantasy with a dark flavor, where Eastern motifs, the order of bastilerys, and the fight against the plague intertwine. Dark chapels, empty roads, and rainy evenings create an atmosphere of mystery that permeates the entire novel.