1908 . In the hotel "Switzerland", which is a decoration of the country village Green meadow, an original auction is being prepared. At stake is the "vin de la comete", a precious bottle of 1811 vintage wine. The auctioneer is counting on fabulous profits. But what he does not expect is the murder of the winner and the disappearance of the main prize. The criminal is cunning and cunning . But there is one flaw in his plans. At the gala dinner there is an aesthete, a pedant, a skeptic and a decent bore, Dr. Falk, who planned to just enjoy a luxurious meal in pleasant company. And Vasily Ottovich, as you know, does not like those who violate his plans.