"The Secret of the Writing Desk" — this is a collection of stories by the famous lawyer, writer, collector, golfer, publicist, and traveler Alexander Andreevich Dobrovinsky. In it, he humorously, with a zest for life and his characteristic subtle satire, tells about the intrigues, mysteries, and convolutions of the art world. You will witness the investigation of the most high-profile cases of thefts and forgeries that have stirred minds for many years.