The Witches' Crown

In the world of fantasy authors, it isn’t customary to reveal one’s true face. But behind pseudonyms and masks, creative secrets aren’t the only things that are hidden. Young teacher Varvara Vanzarova learns this when she finds herself at a literary fantasy festival held at an old villa.

Where fiction begins to dangerously intertwine with reality, a new—already bloody—plot is born. Varvara must figure out who is behind the murder. And manage to do it before she becomes the next target…

Anton Chizh returns with a novel that’s hard to put down: a detective story set against fantasy backdrops, with irony and Petersburg charm—for those who enjoy unraveling mysteries over a cup of tea with a slice of cake.