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A thief steals from Marius Damian, who studies the past through things people left behind. This starts a mystery by Rodica Ojog-Brașoveanu. Lies, killings and a treasure of great worth drive the case. The search for the truth does not let up. It leads to an end that comes as a surprise.

This crime novel suits fans of tense tales and theft puzzles. Its thirteen chapters feature a safe that is hard to breach. They also include two attacks and Lieutenant Azimioara’s first break-in. Death hides clues as the case moves on.

The book forms part of the Suspans series. Some have likened the author’s crime writing to Agatha Christie’s.