Lately, Alexander has new documents, a new biography, a new appearance - in short, a new life! And there is no place in it for anything from the past life. There remain enemies, an eternal race for survival and... the woman he loves. But here’s the paradox: more than anything else, he needs this woman, but he can’t be with her. There is only one thing left to do - forget forever! Moreover, the rich widow Marina Verbitskaya is hovering nearby. Alexander understands: his courageous appearance is not the only thing that attracts Verbitskaya to him. Whatever one may say, new life is not given for free! The collection includes the story “New Life is not given for free” and short stories.