Twenty years after the death of Alexander Gordeev’s grandfather, the old man’s ex-wife filed a lawsuit, claiming his house, allegedly bequeathed to her in his will. Gordeev’s lawyer, Evgenia Volina, goes to confront the plaintiff and discovers her murdered! Lying next to the body is a gold coin—a talisman that Alexander always carries. Does this mean her client is the killer? And, unfortunately, an incredibly attractive man whom Evgenia finds very attractive… Lyudmila Martova is a master of gripping detective melodrama, the author of captivating, action-packed stories. They are distinguished by a twisting plot, a dashing ending with a surprising twist, and, of course, a vibrant love story. The heroines of Lyudmila Martova’s novels are modern young women who know exactly what they want from life.