About the book: 2022 / Giacomo Casanova, the famous adventurer of the 18th century, having traveled around Europe, comes to Russia, to St. Petersburg in search of new adventures, and, most importantly , easy benefits and, if you're lucky, an honorary and monetary position. The first surprise is the Russian winter; further - more... Everything around him disappoints - he cannot deceive anyone: he cannot convince dignitaries of his usefulness, he cannot charm noble women, he cannot beat rich dandies at cards. There is only one thing left - to return to Europe, which is quite boring for him..