The secret mistress of the free Melavi, Mrs. Emilia Grim, for many decades holds in her hands the shadow life of the city. Best of all, she knows two things - to charm and kill, but now she is forced to understand who in her precious city commits heinous crimes, except for those that she herself commits. This is a world where magic flows like underground rivers, and people enjoy love, sun, food and the sea - when they do not kill each other. What else is in this book?Coffee with cardamom and pepper buns with custard , Fraggipani smell , Black rum from the islands , hot caramel, Power, sea sunsets, Silk Dresses , The Killing , Striped Cats , tall blond blondes, Orange Flowers , Jokes about death and substances , Kisses in the neck , Scarlet shoes made of soft leather , Revenge , Tales of Miracles , Freedom , Beveled Grass , Chemistry, Mango and honey from acacia. This is the world of Emilia Grim, and you will love it!