The book takes place in the alternative present of Siberia, which is not part of the Russian Empire. In a world where history has turned a little on different rails - two world wars did not happen here and a certain amount of magic has been preserved. I returned to St. Petersburg after serving three years under a contract. But I didn't get used to my old life. So I took the train and went to Siberia. In search of a new life or a new self. On the way, an unknown switchman sent my car along other rails and into a completely different reality. No, the train brought me to Siberia. Only Siberia turned out to be completely different.