The new book of the famous master of the genre Alexander Zelensky includes three historical and adventure works. The novel "Chekan for the governor" tells the story of the dynasty of foreign governors Boris and Mikhail Shein. The elder Shein defended the Sokol fortress during the Livonian War at the end of the 15th century, and his son at the beginning of the 16th century defended the independence of Russia from foreigners in the Time of Troubles, led the defense of Smolensk. The story "The Inheritance of the Field Marshal" is dedicated to the first Russian Field Marshal Count Fyodor Golovin. This is a story about what intrigue at the court of Empress Elizabeth played out in connection with the establishment of the true heirs of the famous field marshal. The story "Adventurer" tells about the events preceding the battle with the Turks at Chesme (1770). The protagonist of the exciting story was "Admiral General" Alexei Orlov, one of the famous five Orlov brothers who became famous for their deeds during the reign of Empress Catherine II.