About the book: 2004 / The great, eternal city of Laesse on the eve of dramatic events... The Laesse nobility is one step away from betraying the interests of the city and making a deal with the Keylong Empire, whose army promises to support the representative of the rich, numerous and powerful family of Pay di Chenoe in his illegal claims to the empty royal throne of Laesse. In the struggle for power, accompanied by exciting intrigues, intrigues of opponents, desperate attempts to eliminate each other, everything is used: poisons, magic, first-class military weapons. Fleet Admiral Madame Tash ver Aloria and her husband, Airmaster Tayon ver Aloria, lead the camp of di Chenoe's political opponents. Their natures are strong, bright, passionate, they cannot always agree with each other, but in order to place the rightful heir to the throne on the throne, they are ready to sacrifice their lives…