Synopsis

Deep within the woods stood a hunting bothy belonging to the Yelagin family, a place steeped in local lore. It was also the site of a fatal duel, the circumstances of which remained shrouded in mystery. Elsewhere, whispers of illicit dealings reached the ears of authorities regarding Mr. Morel, a prominent St. Petersburg entrepreneur and his ventures in Zatonsk. Meanwhile, Shtolman and his men converged on the Warden, encircling him within the forest's embrace.