About the book: 1984 / Novel-chronicle of the State Prize laureate of the Karelian ASSR D. Ya. Gusarov “Beyond the Line of Mercy” tells about the heroic and tragic fate of the partisan brigade operating in unimaginably difficult conditions in the enemy-occupied territory of Karelia. The novel “The Price of Man” is dedicated to the loggers of Karelia. The action takes place a decade after the end of the war, but at the center of events are former partisans. The heroes are given in a clash of bright, interesting characters, positions, in a complex interweaving of destinies.