The Heir of the Great Serpent

Faina Andreevna is a young noblewoman with a tarnished reputation, shunned by all her relatives. The only thing she has left is an old estate near Yekaterinburg, inherited from her half-brother, who was murdered in his own home. This place is shrouded in secrets. It is said that in the depths of this land lies a special gold, hidden from greedy people by the Great Serpent himself. The death of her brother and the attempt on Faina's life all point to someone believing in an ancient legend and being determined to seize Faina's inheritance. The girl will have to confront deadly danger to understand who has taken it upon themselves to commit murder, and the only person she can trust is a young charming merchant who has proposed an intriguing deal to Faina...