About the book: 2015 / The night of the Descent is one of the darkest and longest of the year. In Axonia they say that during this mysterious time a person can come face to face with both his dream and his nightmare. Going out alone or accepting invitations from strangers before dawn is not recommended. It’s better to stay at home, and then the love of loved ones, the smell of spiced wine and kind words will ward off any trouble... Or, as a last resort, you can dance until the morning in good company. A traditional masquerade ball is coming, more magnificent than ever: after all, the royal family is now receiving distinguished guests. The invitations have been sent out, the costumes are ready... And, as always, someone will sneak into the ball uninvited. The Red Land terrorist cell has been defeated, but too many people do not benefit from good relations between Aksonia and Almania. Lady Virginia does not attach importance to stupid superstitions, but her soul is uneasy. After all, the night of the Descent prepares for her meetings with old enemies, with new friends... and with her own heart.