An exciting novel for fans of historical detective fiction from the author of “Hungarian Water” and “Swedish Firebrand”!
1334. The unusual death of a traveler returning at night from the cemetery stirred the residents of Saray. Soon it becomes clear that this is only one of many strange deaths in the once-capital of the Golden Horde. The assistant of the Saray emir, who is handling the investigation, with surprise discovers a connection of all cases with books. Valuable manuscripts attract not only those who seek the truth. After them come political figures, religious fanatics, merchants, and even killers. The path to knowledge can be full of dangers and difficulties…