Bright Face, Dark Trace

"…I was found in my neighbor's apartment, covered in blood, next to her dead body. According to the police, I killed her. And I was in a state of alcoholic intoxication. But I remember nothing. The last thing that remains in my memory is an evening with my husband at a restaurant, we were drinking champagne. My consciousness became foggy from it, and I cannot imagine what happened next. I have nothing to say in my defense. I only know one thing: I couldn't have killed. Nevertheless, all the evidence is against me. I am sure some terrible misunderstanding occurred. However, no one believes me, and the police are not going to investigate further. Now I am facing a long sentence… I hope you will consider it possible to take on my case. It looks hopeless, I understand. Still, I beg you, Alexey Andreyevich, - no, I implore you!!! - at least try to help me. According to reviews, there is no mystery that you could not solve. You are my last hope…"