Pavel Kapitonov

The year is 1806. He is 45, she is 15. He is from Russia, she is from America. He is Orthodox, she is Catholic. They love each other… But fate has prepared a harsh trial for them…

Aleksandra Yanovskaya works in "Hamilton Reed" company in New-York, but one day finds herself in whirl of activity, including games of Russian and American intelligence agencies, chases and spying around the project of hydrogen engine.

Pyotr's jester Ivan Balakirev is caught up in complicated family relations of Russian emperor and palace intrigues of his court.

A poker player and expert in psychology investigates cases in an unorthodox way.