About the book: 2020 / The ancient city of Dert, once the capital of the known world, and now only one kingdom, is in a fever. A year has passed since the death of the royal family, and even the coronation of the king's only surviving daughter did not quiet the contenders for the throne. Supporters of different factions flock to the city to weave intrigues and start skirmishes. On such days, the service of the royal bailiff turns into a dance on a thin thread over an abyss with burning coals. And what if the bailiff happens to get involved in a full-fledged conspiracy?…