About the book: 2024 / Evgeny Batalov, a talented doctor and founder of the first ambulance in Moscow, continued his path in the world of medicine of the Russian Empire at the end of the 19th century century. His innovative ideas, such as streptocide, brilliant green and tonometer, brought him recognition and success, but also envious people and ill-wishers. Batalov faced challenges both professional and personal. And now he has to fight bureaucracy, solve the financial problems of the ambulance, train staff and confront officials. At the same time, he finds himself drawn into a duel, and then into a tangled relationship with the Moscow Romanovs, who offer him an unusual deal. Now complex operations, scientific discoveries and unexpected twists of fate await him.