About the book: 1994 / Early 19th century. Europe is shaken by the Napoleonic wars. Many historical events of this period are reflected on the pages of the novel. But they are only the background against which, amidst the intricacies of the plot, the extraordinary story of the life of an extraordinary woman unfolds. Jessica is a strong, independent, passionately impulsive character; she falls in love with the leader of a gypsy camp located near the castle and saves him from death.…