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Valentyn Chemeris (1936-2016), a famous Ukrainian writer, author of historical and fantasy novels and short stories, essays, collections of humour, satire, parodies, and works for children, was the recipient of many literary awards, including the International Prize of the Ukrainian Cossacks "Knight's Pen" (2008). He began his career in 1959, and his track record is impressive: over 70 books were published during his lifetime. The most prominent place in the writer's work is occupied by historical novels, some of which have even become cult. In these works, the author tells about the past of Ukraine in an interesting, indifferent and impartial way, using vivid images that arouse the imagination, leave a mark in the soul, and make one proud of his people.

This novel is dedicated to the daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, the beautiful Anne, the first queen of France. She gave Henry not only the heir to the crown, Philip, but also significantly changed the course of French history. The brave, intelligent and educated queen gradually became Henry's co-ruler. Her signatures appear next to the king's on important state decrees. Powerful and wise, she understood her role in governing the country. France became her state, and the French will always remember her as the Queen of France - Anne of Kyiv. But no one knows whether this woman was happy and where she ended her earthly journey...

No one knows.