Ivan Rokotov and Svetlana Elagina met in the summer of 1941 to solve a series of complex murders and uncover the machinations of sabotage groups. The war did not put an end to crime; it made the fight against it far more difficult. To get to the truth, Rokotov and Elagina had to overcome their initial disagreements. At the time, they had no idea that their shared work would change their destinies and mark the beginning of a dramatic love story. Ahead lay a long separation, harsh wartime days, and new investigations of special importance...