This series delves into the complex world of Soviet Leningrad, where personal lives intertwine with political intrigue. Readers follow characters as they confront oppression, seek freedom, and strive to survive in a dangerous environment. It's a gripping narrative about courage, loyalty, and the search for truth during a time of immense upheaval. The stories are rich with historical detail and emotional depth.
A handsome young man arrives in St Petersburg at the house of Marya Morevna. He is Koschei, the Tsar of Life, and he is Marya's fate. For years she follows him in love and in war, and bears the scars. But eventually Marya returns to her birthplace - only to discover a starveling city, haunted by death.