About the book: 2023 / Four brothers. Four destinies. Unlucky number. One chose the path of a spellcaster to soar in the skies like a bird and learn all the secrets of existence. Another was forced to take over the family business and become a support for his parents and younger brothers. The third, talented in science, always wanted to achieve a high position in society, but was unable to forget about his duty to his family. The fourth decided to become a monk in order to find a cure for all diseases. All brothers will be brought together by the tragic death of one of them. Everyone will be tormented by a feeling of guilt, a desire to find out the truth and achieve justice. And the secrets of the past, where clans of spellcasters ruled and a terrible tragedy happened that turned the world upside down, are already ready to knock on the brothers’ door. 3 reasons to read the book - The authors studied the culture of China - idioms, proverbs, symbolism of flowers, ancient names of plants, animals and cities - and carefully wove facts into the text. - Clan intrigues and immortal spellcasters, already loved by readers of Chinese short stories. - Fascinating and deeply researched plot: detective line, interesting characters and a detailed world. Who is this book for? For those who want to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and appreciate a deep elaboration of the plot. For all fans of Asian fantasy and short stories. For those who want to read an amazing book from a tandem of modern Russian-speaking authors. For lovers of psychology and myths.