Russian Empire, year 2891.
Two decades after the Russo-Martian War, tension is rising again across the planets of the Russian Empire.
A high-guild merchant, Vladimir Ostrovmov, goes to Mars after receiving news of a fire at his factory. Upon arriving, he finds damaged wires and starts suspecting arson. However, the local fire authorities treat him with distrust and accuse him himself. Soon, Martian robots attack his factory—and Ostrovmov himself… New difficulties and dangers threaten to ruin his business and put his family’s safety at risk.
Distant planets, feats, intrigues, and first love unfold in Dmitry Alexandrov’s grand fantastic story.