About the book: 1998 / A. Serba’s novel recreates the times of the reign of Grand Duke Igor in Rus' (912-945). Kievan Rus at this time fought with Byzantium, steppe nomads, and made campaigns on the Caspian coast. These events are described historically accurately in the novel and are woven into an intriguing plot. The writer creates deep psychological portraits of his contemporaries - his immediate circle, as well as the military and political opponents of the Grand Duke. One of the central places in the novel is occupied by the image of Grand Duchess Olga, Igor’s wife, with whom he had a difficult relationship..