1913 year. Terrible battles of people and unclean in the past, former enemies have learned to live side by side in Kyiv, the main city of Border. But this peace is illusory, violence is about to break out. The ancient prophecies are inexorable - the one who will change everything will come and repay in full for injustice and oppression. Against his will, Oleksandr Tyurin, a famous detective, finds himself in a whirlwind of events, who has his reasons for avoiding Kyiv. Six detective puzzles, bloody crimes, political intrigue, the pain and joy of love, the secrets of holy places, and the call of ancient forces. In search of the truth, family secrets are revealed, and buried history is resurrected. The heart leads through the darkness to the goal, but will the final seal be opened to fulfill the prophecy? Will Oleksandr Petrovich Tyurin be able to go through personal purgatory and prevent a new war?
About the author:
A native of Crimea, writer, and journalist Svitlana Taratorina is one of the brightest representatives of the new generation of Ukrainian fiction writers. Her novels and short stories have been awarded many Ukrainian and foreign awards, including BookForum Best Book, "LitAccent of the Year - 2018", The CHRYSALIS AWARDS.
Her novel "The House of Salt", which was published in May 2023, became a bestseller and entered the list of must-reads for anyone interested in Ukrainian literature.
