The Secret of the Venetian Merchant

According to legend, there are three ancient counting mechanisms that can control the fates of the world. They symbolize three parts of world culture: Ancient China, Egypt, and Europe. Whoever gathers them together will gain power, global authority, and immortality. Some consider this a myth, while others are willing to commit any villainy to acquire the unique item. The St. Petersburg housewife Nadezhda Lebedeva was convinced that there was no mystique in the mechanisms until she personally saw that they could predict the future. What will happen if all three artifacts are truly gathered?..