The Murder of the Master of Ceremonies

In St. Petersburg, the master of ceremonies of His Imperial Majesty's court has been murdered. Tireless detective Alexey Lykov takes on the investigation of this high-profile case. At first glance, everything seems simple and clear — the murder was committed for the purpose of robbery. Suspicion immediately falls on the missing footman. But Lykov is not quick to agree with this version — the obviousness of the evidence is too suspicious. As he unravels the web of court intrigues, the detective realizes that the robbery was merely a cover...