When I Return

From the co-author:
«My acquaintance with the heroes of Tatiana Polyakova's books happened almost simultaneously with my acquaintance with her — at the end of the last century. It is infinitely sad that in this lifetime, Tatiana Viktorovna was given so... little.
She always said that the heroes of her books live their own, separate lives, and interrupting their existence would be unfair to the readers whom she always tenderly loved.
Fortunately, our relationship with Tatiana Viktorovna was much more than mother-in-law — daughter-in-law. We always discussed each of her books, the fate of the heroes, and the intricacies of the plots. For many years she fought for life — not only her own but also for the life of the beloved heroes. Before leaving this life, she passed on to me not only her knowledge, drafts, and ideas but also her love for her works, heroes, and readers.
Tatiana Viktorovna began writing the continuation of the story about Polina and Vladen, and I finished this narrative — for the heroes continue to live now on the pages of the works of our joint authorship». — Anna Polyakova

Even in my worst nightmare, I could not imagine who I would become to the main enemy in my life. My ex-husband is now in my hands twenty-four hours a day! And I am a grateful nurse, an assistant whom he shielded from a bullet with his body, risking his own life.
Zabelin, of course, is not completely helpless, and my friend Marinka and my father believe that he skillfully manipulates me for his own interests...
Then there is also the disappearance of Vladan Marich. He has disappeared before at the call of the Motherland, without warning anyone, but more than seven months have passed. What if he doesn't come back?! I miss him terribly and do not give up hope...
Despite common sense, I agree to help my ex with the disappearance of important documents from his work safe. After all, I am first and foremost a combat friend and assistant to Serb, the most famous detective in the city...