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The tsar and tsarina have fallen under the influence of Rasputin, autocracy is degrading, Russia needs renewal — a constitutional monarchy or even a republic… Lykov, released from prison and reinstated in his position and noble title, is proposed by progressive politicians to participate in a dynastic coup. Lykov is disillusioned with the monarchy, but he is also not ready to join the conspirators. He must negotiate with both sides — for the sake of peace and order… A new novel by one of the most famous authors of historical detective fiction, Nikolai Svechin — a continuation of the series about detective Alexei Lykov. - The atmosphere of pre-revolutionary Russia. - Noble criminals and equally noble detectives. - Unusual crime plots. - Serialization: each novel as a season of a series. - All facts are verified by the author in archives with deep immersion in the material.