At the beginning of 1914, the Police Department prepares for a change of leadership, and the head of criminal investigation, Lykov, is sent to Ryazan for an inspection. He is tasked with delivering a gift from General Taube to his former batman, Poludkin. However, the watchman to whom he handed the gift is killed and robbed. Lykov decides to find the murderer and runs into a dangerous man with the nickname “Prince.” Despite the difficulties, he doesn’t back down and strives to uncover the truth. The novel “Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Hot” immerses the reader in the atmosphere of the Russian Empire at the start of the 20th century, blending a detective plot with historical events. The main character, Aleksey Lykov, fights for justice and the truth, pulling the reader into a world of secrets and intrigues.