About the book: 2002 / Novel, ironic detective story. A harmless ad in the newspaper, a simple typo (“focus” instead of “ficus”) become the beginning of the heroine’s adventures. She takes part in the search for the Grail - the Holy Cup, in which, according to legend, the blood of Jesus Christ was collected. The Grail comes to Russia as a trophy after the end of World War II. A certain Trick Seller, a pensioner who is developing the practical application of the Theory of Optical Illusions, makes adjustments to the search for a historical relic. Mysterious murders, kidnappings, funny situations and historically accurate events…