About the book: 2007 / The third novel from the series "Arkharovtsy". Moscow is uneasy. There are rumors that the rebel Emelyan Pugachev, who declared himself Emperor Peter III, will descend on the old capital any day now. Part of the aristocracy and clergy is already ready to join the impostor. And, of course, Moscow thieves, led by the famous Vanka Cain, are trying to take advantage of the situation. Only the people of Chief Police Chief Arkharov are capable of restoring order..