Young lawyer Elizaveta Dubrovskaya was languishing in a small legal office and only dreamed of high-profile cases and brilliant victories. Her work had just one lawsuit—from an old woman stuck in tar. That’s why when Polich, director of a successful security agency, approached her, the girl couldn’t believe it—was she really finally going to get a serious, real case?
The lawyer was needed for Polich’s agency employee, Sergey Petrenko, accused of murdering a major businessman. No one doubts that her client is guilty; Liz’s task is to get the sentence reduced. But the moment Dubrovskaya began to familiarize herself with the case file, doubts appeared that Sergey is the killer. Yet to prove that, Liz had to leave the office and take on the role of a private detective. Of course, a lawyer doesn’t have to do this. But it’s her first serious case, and Liz has to uncover the truth at any cost—not only because of her career, but also because of a person’s freedom…