The mermaid of the mermaid. Kazinski A., Ridal T.

Copenhagen, 1834:

Hans Christian Andersen, full of false ideas about greatness and uncertain in his own abilities, works without lingering hands, looking for acquaintances with rich people and celebrities - all for the sake of glory and in order to ensure that be noticed. He writes as obsessed: plays, table speeches, strange verses about love - but does not receive good reviews. Only when he begins to write fairy tales, the world manages to make out his talent. At first glance, these stories are innocent, but what will happen if you look closer?

In the port found a mutilated body of a prostitute. The witness immediately calls the name of the suspect: Hans Christian Andersen, who was seen leaving her room last night. The police interrogate the poet, he is justified. Yes, he really went to a prostitute, but only to make a couple of pencil sketches from nature. The police chief does not believe him. Only thanks to high ties, Andersen manages to avoid prison. But he will not leave this business until he finds a real killer...